as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers
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Recent Examples of trooper
Batey in early April sued the state and the Tennessee state trooper who charged her with DUI last May.
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Grenier was handcuffed and detained while troopers investigated and spoke to the homeowner involved in the altercation.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
This incident comes less than two weeks after a trooper on the Mass Pike was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Williams was allegedly clocked by the trooper going more than 90 miles per hour and the trooper initiated a traffic stop, according to state police.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Grenier was handcuffed and detained while troopers investigated and spoke to the homeowner involved in the altercation.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
This incident comes less than two weeks after a trooper on the Mass Pike was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Williams was allegedly clocked by the trooper going more than 90 miles per hour and the trooper initiated a traffic stop, according to state police.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooper
Noun
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Decker is described by authorities as a skilled outdoorsman and former U.S. Army soldier.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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An ensemble of Army soldiers fired up the fife and drums on board the USS Constitution on Monday to provide a patriotic flair to the summer heat.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In that story, Kara is approached by galactic warrior Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), who asks for help hunting down those who killed her father and destroyed her world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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In a futuristic and extremely crime-ridden Detroit, cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is killed in the line of duty and brought back as a cyborg warrior by a shady corporation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Jumper, who later helped create the Navy’s Top Gun fighter pilot school in Miramar, was at the center of the action.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Even so, tensions with China are driving the Philippines' ongoing $35 billion military modernization program, which includes efforts to acquire more capable fighter jets and warships.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooper. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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