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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 missile launches come as the ruling party prepares to hold its first full congress in five years, according to the AP, which cited state media.
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Japanese officials said the missiles were thought to have landed near the North Korean coast in the Sea of Japan, which is also known as the East Sea.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Taking place about 30 years after the missile strike on Raccoon City, Resident Evil Requiem centers on FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak protagonist Alyssa Ashcroft, who is still haunted by the mysterious death of her mother some eight years prior.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Cruise missiles are not the answer to issues as complex as Nigeria’s security challenges.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Japanese officials said the missiles were thought to have landed near the North Korean coast in the Sea of Japan, which is also known as the East Sea.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Taking place about 30 years after the missile strike on Raccoon City, Resident Evil Requiem centers on FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak protagonist Alyssa Ashcroft, who is still haunted by the mysterious death of her mother some eight years prior.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Cruise missiles are not the answer to issues as complex as Nigeria’s security challenges.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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Each system can fire for only about 30 seconds before running out of ammunition at its lower firing rate.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Russia even built an ammunition plant in Venezuela to produce cartridges for Kalashnikov rifles.—
Juan Pablo Spinetto,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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See her shots from the 150th Westminster Dog Show right here.—
Poupay Jutharat,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the strong winds, a bitter shot of arctic air will invade the area.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Consequently, those trapped either faced burning alive by the fire or death by bullets fired from the outside.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The attack Sunday came a few hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been postponed.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Nelly Korda won for the first time in 14 months without having to hit a shot Sunday when the LPGA Tour reduced the season-opening Tournament of Champions to 54 holes because of wind and cold that led officials to deem Lake Nona unsuitable for a final round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, Homeland Security officers blinded two protesters by shooting a less-lethal projectile at close range during a demonstration in Santa Ana.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The video also shows the projectile appearing to hit the mayor's SUV before quickly driving away, as smoke lingers on the rear end of the car.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are several elements in Bridgerton season 4 that resemble the story line of Cinderella, from enchanting balls to gloves and slippers — and even an evil stepmother.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Like a human ping-pong ball, he was shuttled across the Sunshine State, from Miami to Orlando and then to Baker County.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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