Tyler
Americannoun
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John, 1790–1862, 10th president of the U.S. 1841–45.
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Moses Coit 1835–1900, U.S. historian and educator.
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Royall, 1757–1826, U.S. writer, judge, and playwright.
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Wat or Walter, died 1381, English rebel: leader of the peasants' revolt of 1381.
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a city in E Texas.
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a male given name.
noun
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John. 1790–1862, US statesman; tenth president of the US (1841–45)
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Wat (wɒt). died 1381, English leader of the Peasants' Revolt (1381)
Example Sentences
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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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