DESTROYERS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

destroyers

noun

plural of destroyer

as in saboteurs

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as in warships

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as in devourers

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Noun

Punishing undersea saboteurs is further complicated by the rules of jurisdiction.

— Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Private corporations have long worked with the federal government to help disrupt cybercriminals, but largely as contractors fulfilling a support role, not digital saboteurs handed a target.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of saboteurs

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

Definition of warships

Noun

While melamine sponges are certainly effective cleaning tools, they are also considered an abrasive material and can leave fine scratches all across your stainless steel appliances.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
While these sponges are perfect for areas like baseboards, walls, and countertops, modern TV screens are not made with the same give.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sponges

Noun

Organizations must also prioritize educating all users, from classroom teachers and administrative staff to senior leadership, on their roles.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Many of their users describe feeling real grief when an app is updated or withdrawn.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of users

Noun

The 1,680-ton tunnel-boring machine unveiled Monday is nearly the length of two football fields and armed with cutters harder than diamonds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Cable-cutters can also stream the fest live online through a variety of live TV streamers such as DirecTV (which offers a 5-day free trial) and Sling TV.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of cutters

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

Definition of leeches

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