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What appear to be intercontinental ballistic missile parts can be seen parked on the tarmac as sections of old rockets sit in lots surrounded by weeds.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
This September, China showcased its nuclear forces, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile, during a military parade that Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched from VIP seats.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
The treaty, which took effect in 2011, placed limits on both countries’ stockpiles of intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear warheads and other offensive weapons.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
But soon, their typical routine is abruptly interrupted when an unidentified intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is detected.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
This September, China showcased its nuclear forces, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile, during a military parade that Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched from VIP seats.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
The treaty, which took effect in 2011, placed limits on both countries’ stockpiles of intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear warheads and other offensive weapons.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
But soon, their typical routine is abruptly interrupted when an unidentified intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is detected.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercontinental
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According to Union Pacific officials, a transcontinental tour would mark the first time the locomotive returns to the East Coast since it was built, offering a historic celebration tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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First Class First class is the highest level of service on non-transcontinental flights across the United States, and passengers can expect priority privileges at the airport.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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The opening of the first Four Seasons in the area generated considerable international attention, driven largely by brand recognition.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This commitment has earned international recognition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Intercontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercontinental. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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