1
as in martial
of or relating to the armed services
the colonel testified that revealing any more information at the public hearing would have required giving away military secrets
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2
as in soldierly
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
after returning from the war, the college president very unsuccessfully tried to impose military discipline on the students
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate
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Recent Examples of military
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Under Title 10, U.S. military personnel are not supposed to act as law enforcement officers against American civilians.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2025
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Two of the seven members of the group, RM and V, were discharged from the South Korean military this week, after completing their tour of duty, which is required of all men by a certain age in the nation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
Finneas, who has previously used his platform to advocate for immigrant rights and social justice, also encouraged military personnel to resist unconstitutional orders.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Under Title 10, U.S. military personnel are not supposed to act as law enforcement officers against American civilians.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2025
Noun
Admission is $5 donation; free for children younger than 12, active military and first responders with valid ID.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Two of the seven members of the group, RM and V, were discharged from the South Korean military this week, after completing their tour of duty, which is required of all men by a certain age in the nation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
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With a film career spanning Hong Kong and the United States, Lee is regarded as the first global Chinese film star and one of the most influential martial artists in the history of cinema.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse lineup of martial artists.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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The Chinese military has frequently used waterways around Japan—including the Osumi Strait and the Miyako Strait—for naval deployments beyond the First Island Chain.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The 5,000-ton destroyer is the country’s newest warship and was meant to be a triumph of North Korea’s ambitious naval modernization effort.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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American, British and other Allied soldiers were much more likely to improvise and continue fighting after officers went down.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
4 Dec. 2023
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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