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an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.
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Recent Examples of missile
Ukraine has asked foreign countries to supply it with an additional 10 Patriot systems and missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
That some Iranian missiles evaded Israel’s defenses has largely faded from the news.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Trump’s criticism of Russia and Putin comes at a time when the country has stepped up drone and missile strikes on major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on the social platform X that Russia’s latest attack, using 18 missiles and nearly 400 aerial drone strikes, lasted more than 10 hours.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 10 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
That some Iranian missiles evaded Israel’s defenses has largely faded from the news.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Trump’s criticism of Russia and Putin comes at a time when the country has stepped up drone and missile strikes on major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on the social platform X that Russia’s latest attack, using 18 missiles and nearly 400 aerial drone strikes, lasted more than 10 hours.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The shot showed the royal couple all dressed up in their white-tie finery, including a triumphant tiara return for Princess Kate, standing outside in a picturesque setting.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Lang seals the win with a short par putt on the final playoff hole, while Nordqvist makes bogey to lose by three shots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Upon its return from the moon, it is estimated that Orion will travel at around 25,000 miles per hour, 30 times as fast as a speeding bullet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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With two bullets in the thighs, and another bullet in his arm, one young man was screaming in pain.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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Evans has reached the third round of Wimbledon three times.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The first $10 million will help fund a new round of Institutional Impact grants this year at other institutions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Bring in or secure loose objects that could become projectiles.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Air raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel, and officials reported two additional projectiles launched from Gaza.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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For example, instead of going for max height on the pop squat, raise your heels but keep the balls of your feet on the ground.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury and Monique Billings #25 of the Golden State Valkyries both attempt to catch the ball during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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