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
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
And note: Despite Sutherland’s call for multisensory kinesthetics, the word display in his paper’s title continues to suggest vision as the holy grail of immersion and (not incidentally) the primary interface for military training simulations to come.
—Caroline A. Jones, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2025
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Tickets are $27 for general admission; $25 for seniors, students and active-duty military; and $23 each for groups of 10 or more.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The administration has used funds for other services to fund military pay during the shutdown.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
And note: Despite Sutherland’s call for multisensory kinesthetics, the word display in his paper’s title continues to suggest vision as the holy grail of immersion and (not incidentally) the primary interface for military training simulations to come.
—Caroline A. Jones, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
Many restaurants offer free meals and deals to active-duty military and veterans to commemorate the holiday.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Tickets are $27 for general admission; $25 for seniors, students and active-duty military; and $23 each for groups of 10 or more.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
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Page is a British mixed martial artist and former kickboxing champion who rose to fame in Bellator MMA before transitioning to the UFC.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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African writers have likewise shrouded Shaka in legends of martial prowess.—
Adam L. Rovner,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Japanese Imperial troops killed more than 200,000 unarmed men and civilians, and raped and tortured tens of thousands of women and girls, in what is known as the Nanjing Massacre – one of the most notorious wartime atrocities of the 20th century.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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By 2022, nationalist rhetoric from Yameen and his Progressive Party coalition intensified into a demand for the expulsion of the Indian troops stationed in the country.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jacksonville can count on several military facilities, including naval stations and a submarine base, and Washington is, of course, home to the Pentagon.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The most recent border flare-up came after five Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion, with the incident prompting Thailand to downgrade diplomatic relations with its neighbor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a statement, the Army said that Livelsberger had access to and used a program that provides physical, cognitive and medical care to soldiers.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cities offering accessible health care, job opportunities and social support can make a significant difference in their post-service lives.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The event welcomed high school and community college students, as well as military veterans exploring post-service careers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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