Thesaurus results for BOMBER

bomber

noun

as in warplane

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Recent Examples of bomber Among the notable aircraft in the museum is a B-17 Flying Fortress, a heavy bomber used during World War II with a typical combat lifespan of about 11 missions. —

Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 The missiles were fired at the facility – a key airfield for the US’ heavy bomber fleet in the Indian Ocean, and around 2,370 miles from Iran’s coast - but neither of them struck the base, the official said. —

Kara Fox, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026 While her feet were firmly planted on the white linoleum floor at Nelson County High School, suspended from the ceiling tiles above the Air Force Junior ROTC cadet’s head were model airplanes of stealth bombers and fighter jets. —

Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026 Styled with a slouchy leather bomber, metallic retro sneakers, and a pair of silver drop earrings, the spring staple takes on an edgier attitude. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomber

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Noun

The American warplane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked on Friday.

— Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Around him, people looked upward, searching for the warplane.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026