as in rifleman
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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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Parking for 12 rides and a private dock give both auto and marine enthusiasts a little more to swoon over.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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The search for the victim was expected to continue on Monday with the arrival of a state police marine unit, the outlet added.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Skowronek, who is an excellent gunner, was the most likely candidate to claim the fifth spot based on his special teams value.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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George Sherman was a 19-year-old tank gunner from Brooklyn when his patrol found Mauthausen.—
Sara J. Brenneis,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The president and his political musketeers are slowly dismantling the opposition.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The president and his political musketeers are slowly dismantling the opposition.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But those devices are not always 100% effective, rangers said.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Hernandez was escorting Pino to the ranger station, where the injured passengers were taken.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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“Artilleryman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artilleryman. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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