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an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.
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Recent Examples of missile
Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
For longer ranges, the turret is modular in design and can flexibly accommodate short-range air defense missiles (SHORAD).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
And missiles aren’t the problem.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
This week, Russia fired dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing 11 and sparking a fire on one of Ukraine's religious landmarks.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 June 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
For longer ranges, the turret is modular in design and can flexibly accommodate short-range air defense missiles (SHORAD).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
And missiles aren’t the problem.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
This week, Russia fired dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing 11 and sparking a fire on one of Ukraine's religious landmarks.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Proper's father also said his son had recently obtained camping gear, food, ballistic plates, a new shotgun, rifle, ammunition, magazines and plate carriers, the FBI said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The two men were struck by bullets and taken to the hospital, police said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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According to Angel's mother, a bullet struck her daughter in her left arm and then traveled through her side before lodging in her chest.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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Woodland’s round Sunday included three birdies, one bogey.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Instead of hitting the moon, as Barbicane had rather recklessly intended, the projectile turns out to be on a free-return trajectory, taking it around the far side of our natural satellite.—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Authorities also reportedly recovered two 9mm caliber casings, two projectile fragments, an air rifle and Luiz's cellphone.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Evidence of that is starting forward Mikel Oyarzabal becoming the first player on record since the 1966 tournament to fail to touch the ball once in the first 30 minutes against the Blue Sharks, according to Opta Stats.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Schwarber led off the Phillies’ huge inning with a solo homer off Mets starter Freddy Peralta, sending the ball 456 feet into the second deck in right field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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