COMMANDO Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

commando

noun

Definition of commando

as in patrol

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as in raider

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civilian

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Recent Examples of commando 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 The charges follow a military report released in 2020 that found evidence elite SAS and commando regiment troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and other noncombatants. — ABC News, 17 Apr. 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 Scouts and Raiders is billed as telling the true origin story of the WWII commando unit of the same name, a precursor to the Navy SEALs, including its heavy recruitment of collegiate and professional football players. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commando

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Noun

The highway patrol did not immediately respond to The Star’s request for comment.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Other public safety measures the city has recently taken is the purchase of a $98,400 police patrol boat to help with the increasing number of service calls to Lake Grapevine.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Definition of patrol

Noun

In 2014, raiders won 72% of votes cast to declassify Costco's board and still lost, because that was less than half of all shares.

— Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
For decades, tomb raiders have pillaged sites across the country, selling them on the black market.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 June 2026

Definition of raider

Noun

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
Moss has colonized the ceiling, and tall trees keep sentry over the store’s diverse and eclectic inventory.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 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

And this is not an end in itself; NASA believes the knowledge gained from establishing such an outpost will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Once a rough-and-tumble steel town, Pittsburgh’s in the midst of a massive makeover—and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a funky, super-stylish Kimpton outpost is helping to lead the charge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of outpost

Noun

Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not yet been documented in the current marine heatwave, but warn that conditions could shift quickly if El Niño strengthens as forecast.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
View gallery - 6 images The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 June 2026

Definition of marine

Noun

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
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, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Definition of picket

Noun

Watchman Campground at Zion National Park Near the Virgin River, Watchman Campground offers easy access to hiking trails, biking, ranger programs, photography and stargazing.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
One climber slipped and fell about 700 feet after his equipment was not properly fastened, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and climbing ranger Nick Meyers.

— James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of ranger

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