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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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
Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That dual-use reality means that attacks on commercial data centers can have immediate military consequences—and vice versa.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Israel’s military said early Sunday that Iran launched another round of missiles toward Israel.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That dual-use reality means that attacks on commercial data centers can have immediate military consequences—and vice versa.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Multisite impacts have become a hallmark of the war, as Israel’s military says Iran is firing cluster bombs that can evade some air defenses and scatter submunitions across multiple locations.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Israel’s military said early Sunday that Iran launched another round of missiles toward Israel.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
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The Fuerza genesis story started with just the two guitarists, Ramos and Jáimez, who met in 2013 at a martial-arts gym (Ramos’ cousin would step in on vocals).—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Children marched wearing inflatable horses while lion dancers and martial artists waved to the crowd.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Mission also served as barracks for Union troops during the Civil War, and a field hospital was set up there during the battle of Westport.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cuban authorities reported the vessel opened fire on troops, prompting a response that killed four of the 10 Cuban-American men on board.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Satellite images from Planet Labs PBC confirm damage to other Iranian naval bases.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Iran’s mine stock isn’t publicly known, estimates over the years have ranged from roughly 2,000 to 6,000 naval mines, the report said.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said Saturday on X that its defense forces along the border in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar captured a Pakistani post and killed 14 Pakistani soldiers.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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So standing idly by while Palestinians are being beaten up by settlers is actually soldiers following orders.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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That combination explains why a simple counter-service meal can generate a debate seen by millions.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Many of Atlanta’s latest restaurant openings are choosing to lean toward a fast-casual, counter-service format instead of the full-service style of dining out.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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