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Recent Examples of artilleryman
Early stages of Israeli ground assault in Gaza shrouded in secrecy
With forces now on the ground, an Israeli artilleryman told The Post that threats to civilians were a secondary concern.
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Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
This should result in faster, more responsive artillery support and fewer losses among Ukrainian artillerymen.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 3 Aug. 2023
And President Joe Biden’s decision to open the vast U.S. stockpiles of cluster munitions to Ukrainian artillerymen has eased an ammunition crunch that otherwise might have shortened the counter-offensive.
—Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 27 July 2023
Their oldest brother, Rudy, was also a Vietnam War veteran, an artilleryman.
—Jeong Park, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2023
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Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
This should result in faster, more responsive artillery support and fewer losses among Ukrainian artillerymen.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 3 Aug. 2023
And President Joe Biden’s decision to open the vast U.S. stockpiles of cluster munitions to Ukrainian artillerymen has eased an ammunition crunch that otherwise might have shortened the counter-offensive.
—Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 27 July 2023
Their oldest brother, Rudy, was also a Vietnam War veteran, an artilleryman.
—Jeong Park, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artilleryman
Noun
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All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Artillery is a delicate skill, with cannoneers assessing topography, air pressure and even the weather at the top of the round’s parabolic arc before taking a shot.—
Anastacia Galouchka,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2023
Noun
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The vehicles are used to support ground, marine and aviation units, Martinez said, as well as to coordinate internal communications and operations with outside agencies during emergencies and special operations, like search warrants and barricaded individuals.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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The bacteria being monitored include E.coli, which is more likely to be found in freshwater, and Enterococcus, which can form in both marine and freshwater.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
4 July 2025
Noun
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During the Vietnam War, Chinese antiaircraft gunners routinely shot at American planes over North Vietnam, and Chinese aircraft engaged U.S. jets that crossed into Chinese airspace.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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Reid had some praise for Thornton a couple weeks ago, and the receiver has also worked as a gunner on special teams in recent practices, which could help his roster versatility.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Charles Moore, who founded GM with Gearhart in 2014, is the third musketeer of the group.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
11 July 2025
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The three musketeers became the ‘Fab Four’… Princess Catherine [silently] cannot understand why Prince Harry still won't bite his tongue and continues his destructive path.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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If the game involves throwing dice while pretending to be an elven ranger or a moody rogue with a tragic backstory, this is your place.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Anglers taking a grass carp should register their catch with the lakes ranger at (479) 876-9581 or the fisheries staff, (479) 855-5068.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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“Artilleryman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artilleryman. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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