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
Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
However, that ceasefire ended on March 18 when Israel resumed military operations against Hamas in Gaza, with Israel citing the failure to release the remaining hostages and saying the military was targeting Hamas terrorists who posed a threat to Israeli troops and citizens.
—ABC News, 4 July 2025
Nabih Bulos
foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
The Israeli military intensified strikes throughout Gaza on Friday, even as President Trump signaled that talks about a potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas were close.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 4 July 2025
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Adjective
In the fifth month of his term, Trump launched a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, leading to a cease-fire agreement during Iran and Israel.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
However, that ceasefire ended on March 18 when Israel resumed military operations against Hamas in Gaza, with Israel citing the failure to release the remaining hostages and saying the military was targeting Hamas terrorists who posed a threat to Israeli troops and citizens.
—ABC News, 4 July 2025
Noun
Israel’s military has launched thousands of attacks targeting any move by the Lebanese militant group to restore its capabilities.
—Nabih Bulos
foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
The Israeli military intensified strikes throughout Gaza on Friday, even as President Trump signaled that talks about a potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas were close.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
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At 35, and having reached her ceiling as a mixed martial artist, McCann has chosen to return to her roots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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During much of that time, Paul’s opponents included fellow YouTubers, an NBA player and several mixed martial artists.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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In Top Gun, Tom Cruise (who famously does all his own stunts) stars as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, a daring naval aviator training at the elite Top Gun school.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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With Operation Midnight Hammer—a complex operation involving hundreds of aircraft and naval vessels, several dozen Tomahawk missiles, and 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—America joined Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
27 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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