destroyers

plural of destroyer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destroyers
Noun
  • Keep your paltry pocket lighters sheathed, would-be saboteurs.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Sharaa, who has signed a five-year transitional document that serves as a de facto constitution, seems aware of the risks and has thus far been able to outflank his potential rivals and saboteurs, keeping his country out of the ongoing regional war.
    Alvaro Vargas Llosa, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At least five San Diego warships will participate in RimPac, as well as dozens of foreign vessels, including BAP Pisco, a Peruvian amphibious warship that arrived in San Diego on Monday.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
  • Russia’s 2022 Warship Law also requires 90 days' advance notice for foreign warships to transit the passage, limits the route to one warship at a time, and requires submarines to surface.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Hang towels, bath mats, and washcloths, loofahs, or sponges to air-dry thoroughly after each use since damp towels can encourage mold growth.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Chris DeArmitt, president of the Plastics Research Council, says fibers act like sponges.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There has been very limited demand to book tankers to load oil from ports in the Persian Gulf, a step that would need to happen for shipments from the export installations to happen, shipbrokers and tanker owners said Friday.
    Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Library leaders expect the new card release to generate another surge in visitors while also introducing new users to library services.
    Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • The organizations creating value may be those that help users navigate complexity with greater confidence and awareness.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • Cookie Cutters and Presses Cookie cutters and presses can turn baking into a nostalgic moment, bringing back memories of holidays and family gatherings.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.
    Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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“Destroyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroyers. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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