1
as in martial
of or relating to the armed services
the colonel testified that revealing any more information at the public hearing would have required giving away military secrets
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2
as in soldierly
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
after returning from the war, the college president very unsuccessfully tried to impose military discipline on the students
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate
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Recent Examples of military
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
And note: Despite Sutherland’s call for multisensory kinesthetics, the word display in his paper’s title continues to suggest vision as the holy grail of immersion and (not incidentally) the primary interface for military training simulations to come.
—Caroline A. Jones, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2025
Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of Denmark and thus part of the NATO military alliance.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The administration has used funds for other services to fund military pay during the shutdown.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
And note: Despite Sutherland’s call for multisensory kinesthetics, the word display in his paper’s title continues to suggest vision as the holy grail of immersion and (not incidentally) the primary interface for military training simulations to come.
—Caroline A. Jones, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
This claim — and the American military intervention in Venezuela this weekend — has outraged some in neighboring Colombia, particularly those on the left, who warn of American interventionism and regional hegemony.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of Denmark and thus part of the NATO military alliance.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
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Page is a British mixed martial artist and former kickboxing champion who rose to fame in Bellator MMA before transitioning to the UFC.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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African writers have likewise shrouded Shaka in legends of martial prowess.—
Adam L. Rovner,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
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Truckloads of cookies were unloaded Wednesday afternoon at the Shelly Ridge Service Center in Lafayette Hill, where thousands of boxes will be distributed to local Girl Scout troops ahead of sales beginning next week.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The annual fundraiser gives troops the opportunity to sell boxes for their troop and develop life skills like goal-setting, decision-making, money management and business ethics.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jacksonville can count on several military facilities, including naval stations and a submarine base, and Washington is, of course, home to the Pentagon.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Among the deceased were colonels, lieutenants, majors and captains and some reserve soldiers, ranging in age from 26 to 60, The Associated Press reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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And those soldiers will come from Connecticut and the other 49 states and the territories and the district.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cities offering accessible health care, job opportunities and social support can make a significant difference in their post-service lives.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The event welcomed high school and community college students, as well as military veterans exploring post-service careers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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