MISSILE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

missile

noun

Definition of missile

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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 The latest spike follows a drone and missile attack on two Saudi oil tankers attempting to cross the Bab Al-Mandeb strait—a key choke point that connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 As drone threats continue to evolve, defense organisations are increasingly seeking systems that can counter large numbers of low-cost aerial targets without relying on expensive interceptor missiles. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 Given the increasing attempts at drone attacks designed to overwhelm air defenses, reaching for the next missile and finding the locker bare is a very unpleasant possibility. — David Szondy july 22, New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Thanks to some supernatural enhancements, Princess Donut gains the ability to speak and the power to shoot magic missiles from her eyes. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for missile

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Noun

Most defense investors are currently pricing deterrence, ammunition, drones and military readiness.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Ukraine is also running out of ammunition in the midst of a declining global supply.

— Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Kansas’ three Democratic governor hopefuls dug in on the issues and took shots at each other’s integrity and effectiveness in an hourlong Tuesday-evening television debate hosted by Topeka’s WIBW.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
In north London, the experienced shot-stopper joins fellow Spain team-mates Mariona Caldentey and new signing Ona Batlle.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of shot

Noun

Kingsbury argued that Payton fled for his life firing behind him on 10th Street as bullets whizzed and ricocheted past; and argued Payton’s return fire was not responsible for the deaths of the three women.

— Darrell Smith July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
The officers also saw that the windshield of a cruiser had been hit by a bullet.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of bullet

Noun

Scottie Scheffler finished the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale four shots behind leader Lucas Herbert, with an uncharacteristically cold putter preventing him from climbing closer to the top of the leaderboard.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Rookie first-round draft pick Alex Karaban scored 14 points for the Kings.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of round

Noun

The projectile caused minor structural damage, but there were no injuries among the crew and the ship has continued its journey, the report said.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The Fort Worth Police Department Bomb Squad was then requested to help at the scene and used X-ray equipment to determine one of the devices was designed as a projectile weapon containing an explosive charge.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of projectile

Noun

The scheme change under Parker impacted Marist Liufau arguably the most of any player on the roster, as the staff moved him from an off-ball inside linebacker role to a pass-rushing outside linebacker.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
That’s not including contributions from Gold Glove winners Abreu and Rafaela in the outfield, who not only have the range to track down balls but have arms that make teams think twice about advancing.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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