dogfaces

noun

plural of dogface
as in soldiers
a person engaged in military service during World War II journalist Ernie Pyle gained fame for his sympathetic reports on the wartime experiences of the common dogface

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  1. soldiers
  2. warriors
Noun
  • Back in the sunflower field, once the drones were airborne, the soldiers packed up their equipment and drove away, leaving hardly any traces of their activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The former defense minister acknowledged the difficulties of holding a vote during the war, including how to ensure soldiers, people who live near the front line and Ukrainians who fled the war can cast their ballots.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of soldiers
Noun
  • For active weekend or midweek warriors, Nantucket offers miles upon miles of bike paths and nearly endless opportunities for paddling.
    — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One hundred and fifty years ago, Crazy Horse helped lead his warriors in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of warriors
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“Dogfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogfaces. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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