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 Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard). — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for commando

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Noun

As the trooper worked to secure Guerrero-Chavez back in his patrol vehicle, he was hit by a passing Ford Focus driven by Ashton Berry of Kansas City.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Military working dogs are routinely used in roles including explosives detection, patrol operations, search missions and force-protection duties.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of patrol

Noun

The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Though the tomb raiders have been arrested, the total number of robberies is still unclear.

— Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of raider

Noun

The robot is also designed to perform sentry duties, including identifying personnel and issuing alerts when abnormal situations are detected.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
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

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

While Russia retains a presence, the era of it operating these as independent military outposts is over.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
But my four nights at the Ranch Hudson Valley, the East Coast outpost of the Malibu favorite, reveal that this is neither austere boot camp nor cutting-edge wellness clinic.

— Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of outpost

Noun

Built in 1939, the dwelling’s traditional facade, with gable dormers and white picket fencing, sets the tone for interiors by local design firm KKD that feel rustic and modern at once.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Wednesday’s picket comes as legislators returned to session earlier this week.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of picket

Noun

But, in an unexpected twist for the ranger, the faith leader is involved in the robberies though as a victim not a perpetrator.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Between Thursday, April 2 and Friday, May 8, several devices were found near a ranger station in the forest, according to the bureau.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ranger

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