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
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Even while moving around the country as a military brat, Cyn was a straight-A student who prided herself on never getting a single B on her report card in her entire life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
When the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Toguri was trapped with no identification to secure a passage home.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
For example, Panama recently accepted a U.S. military flight with 119 deportees, who were then repatriated to their home countries.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Even while moving around the country as a military brat, Cyn was a straight-A student who prided herself on never getting a single B on her report card in her entire life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Noun
The Israeli military said seven more hostages released by Palestinian militants on January 30 were now in its custody.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
When the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Toguri was trapped with no identification to secure a passage home.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
Adjective
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Peter Kwong, a martial artist and actor who was known for movies such as Big Trouble in Little China, and The Golden Child died in his sleep overnight Tuesday.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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After Payne sold his namesake restaurant in the 1980s, action flick star and martial artist Chuck Norris bought the place for his then-wife, Dianne.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world located in Portsmouth, Virginia — already floods 10 times a year because of elevated sea levels.—
Bella Kubach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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The biennial event featured 102 aircraft and 35 naval ships from different nations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Noun
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When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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American, British and other Allied soldiers were much more likely to improvise and continue fighting after officers went down.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
4 Dec. 2023
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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