commando

noun

Definition of commandonext
1
as in patrol

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2
as in raider

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Recent Examples of commando Netanyahu, the son of a historian, grew up in Jerusalem’s elite circles and served in the military’s prestigious Sayeret Matkal commando unit. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for commando
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commando
  1. patrol
  2. raider
  3. sentry
  4. infantryman
  5. outpost
  6. marine
  7. picket
  8. ranger
Noun
  • The man was found by an officer from the Kennedy Township Police Department who was on patrol.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The highway patrol’s video snippet ended with the man still holding the blades and ambling down an embankment to the highway while an officer pointed a gun at him.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of patrol
Noun
  • The raiders’ prisoners are saved by Titus, a young man on a mysterious quest of his own, but once Bria is freed from captivity, Titus leaves her to fend for herself in the wilderness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Known as the Danegeld, it was collected to pay Viking raiders to leave England alone.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of raider
Noun
  • In humans, traits such as neuroticism and recklessness appear to have some evolutionary basis—emerging perhaps to provide our species with sentries who alerted us to threats, and with explorers who led the way to new food sources.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • From Newt's family making first contact with a Facehugger to a wonderfully tense sentry gun sequence, Cameron's extra footage enhances a classic.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 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
  • Al Sharaa reached an agreement with Moscow just days ago over two key Russian outposts in Syria; the Mediterranean coastal bases will be transferred to Syrian control.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Radical settlers have established hundreds of additional outposts without government authorization, while still enjoying protection from the Israeli military and often other public services.
    — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of outpost
Noun
  • Opening Pacific marine monument waters could give the fleet more opportunities, since foreign ships wouldn’t be permitted to fish there.
    — NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Experts predict a surge in stingray encounters and injuries as warmer waters reshape marine ecosystems from San Diego to Monterey.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of marine
Noun
  • Wednesday’s picket comes as legislators returned to session earlier this week.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of picket
Noun
  • Jesse Gould, a former Army ranger, founded the Heroic Hearts Project.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Listening to Anna, the grieving mother gives her gun to the ranger.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranger

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