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Tyler

American  
[tahy-ler] / ˈtaɪ lər /

noun

  1. John, 1790–1862, 10th president of the U.S. 1841–45.

  2. Moses Coit 1835–1900, U.S. historian and educator.

  3. Royall, 1757–1826, U.S. writer, judge, and playwright.

  4. Wat or Walter, died 1381, English rebel: leader of the peasants' revolt of 1381.

  5. a city in E Texas.

  6. a male given name.


Tyler British  
/ ˈtaɪlə /

noun

  1. John. 1790–1862, US statesman; tenth president of the US (1841–45)

  2. Wat (wɒt). died 1381, English leader of the Peasants' Revolt (1381)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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That’s close to how you pronounce the new starter at quarterback there, Tyler Shough, whose last name sounds like “shuck,” as in shucking oysters.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

“This updated policy aligns with industry standards for seasonal items while ensuring we can continue offering a wide selection of high-demand holiday products,” said Home Depot spokesman Tyler Pelfrey.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Owens and Wilson largely ignored the substantial evidence prosecutors collected for the trial of the accused Tyler Robinson, which is expected to begin this fall.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Hortiz doesn’t want the Chargers, who devastatingly lost starting center Tyler Biadasz to a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, to be as thin on the offensive line as they were in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Then Tyler walks up, chewing, holding a Tupperware full of what I can only assume is his mom’s stew.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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