firing squads

Definition of firing squadsnext
plural of firing squad

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firing squads
Noun
  • If not, pickets at school sites and another rally will follow Friday.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Or are the neighbor's dogs enjoying the gap between two pickets?
    Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The watches are in place from 11 AM to 9 PM.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Then, from the early nineties through 2022 the Israeli government largely supported the establishment of a hundred and eighty-seven unauthorized outposts.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The Sacramento International Airport launched outposts of three local restaurants and a first-of-its-kind cafe and market concept Thursday as part of its major dining overhaul project.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Police had taped off several square blocks around Sixth Street, while local police and federal authorities, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, were at the site, according to Austin police officers serving as sentries.
    Jack Myer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Firing squads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firing%20squads. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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