as in ammunition
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
Russia’s current missile strategy relies on overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses with large quantities of projectiles.
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Because of their speed and maneuverability, these types of weapons are much more difficult to defend against than traditional missiles.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The aircraft carrier was turning hard to better position itself against the threat of Houthi missiles and drones when the jet fell into the water, according to three Defense Department officials with knowledge of the incident.
—Claire Moses, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Reports of the possible presence of a chemical used to make missile propellant remain unconfirmed.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Because of their speed and maneuverability, these types of weapons are much more difficult to defend against than traditional missiles.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The aircraft carrier was turning hard to better position itself against the threat of Houthi missiles and drones when the jet fell into the water, according to three Defense Department officials with knowledge of the incident.
—Claire Moses, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Reports of the possible presence of a chemical used to make missile propellant remain unconfirmed.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
Noun
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The revolver was located and determined to have been loaded with five rounds of .357 magnum ammunition.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Several other guns and ammunition were discovered in the barn.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Twice, Baty brought the Mets back to within one run, drilling a three-run shot off of rookie right-hander Cade Horton in the fourth to cut it to 4-3.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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In a match that included not one or two but three ref bumps, RKOs and Attitude Adjustments galore and even interference from R-Truth, the 17-time world champion defeated Randy Orton in The Viper’s hometown of St. Louis after a low blow and a shot with the championship.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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There was extensive damage to his liver and pancreas as the bullets continued down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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In contrast, the autopsy on Brad Sigmon, the first man killed by firing squad in the Palmetto State, showed three distinct bullet wounds and his heart was obliterated, Arden said.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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On the strength of two fluke goals, and then three other ones, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 on Saturday night to win Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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But top online sportsbooks are reporting the Rockets are the most popular series bet to win in the Western Conference opening round followed by the Lakers and Clippers.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attributed the failure to intercept the projectile to a technical malfunction in its missile defense system.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Russia’s current missile strategy relies on overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses with large quantities of projectiles.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Domingo, one of the earliest VIP arrivals at the party, was showing off his style on the lane, ball in hand, as the lively room continued to fill up.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Dončić, now a Los Angeles Laker, flowed and feinted around Gobert, faking a shot and then, off balance, finally lobbing the ball over Gobert, who just stood there like a stanchion.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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