COMMANDO Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

commando

noun

Definition of commando

as in patrol

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Recent Examples of commando Only one commando — Yonatan Netanyahu, brother of future Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — was killed. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Disembarking in Berry’s Creek Canal required skulking through some swamp and reeds, commando style. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 According to the report, Israel sent dozens of commandos and Mossad operatives to operate out of secret bases in southern Azerbaijan during the recent war with Iran, operations that extended into intelligence gathering and drone assassinations. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2026 His freelancing days during the Clone Wars also included brief scuffles with clone troopers, clone commandos – including Clone Force 99 (aka The Bad Batch) – and other bounty hunters. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for commando

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Noun

States could only enforce laws where patrol vessels happened to be present.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of patrol

Noun

The former is heralded with a blast of horns; the latter guards its inner sanctum behind Tobie Windham’s officious sentry.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of sentry

Noun

Everything inside this zone is visible to drones, which means that any Russian truck, tank, or infantryman seeking to attack new territory is instantly identified and can easily be hit.

— Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Platner went on to serve three tours there as a Marine infantryman, engaging in close combat in Ramadi and Fallujah.

— Julia Terruso, Time, 21 May 2026

Definition of infantryman

Noun

In its place is Sanwits, the group’s latest, a sandwich shop overseen by Eric Valdez, who was the chef de cuisine of Dhamaka before becoming the chef-partner of the Filipino restaurant Naks, the group’s other non-Indian outpost.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
His aunt's side of the family is behind Osteria da Fortunata, which has five locations in Rome, three in Milan one in Bologna and an outpost in Miami.

— Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of outpost

Noun

Madruga's body was recovered Thursday by a police marine unit, two days after the Volare, a 49-foot (15-meter) cabin cruiser, sank with 20 people aboard after being hit by a wave and capsizing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Beyond recreational marine, Kinsey Fabrizio, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, sees the same technology, especially physical AI used in AutoCaptain, simplifying many other tasks.

— Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of marine

Noun

Whether in rural towns or sprawling cities, activists who can mobilize citizens to flood council meetings and hold picket signs are finding success.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

Definition of picket

Noun

These events often feature live music, ranger programs, and special guest presenters and artists.

— Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
George Tzikas, a Sacramento County Regional Parks ranger, explained that the river’s currents can change, and that its underwater topography is often a contributing factor in many rescues.

— Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of ranger

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