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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
In a statement on social media, the air force said Russia used 537 drones and missiles in the attack; 249 were shot down and the rest disappeared from the radar, the air force said.
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 29 June 2025
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
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim to have largely destroyed Iran's air defense network and to have made strides in depleting the country's missile capabilities, even as Iranian strikes continue to hit Israel.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The hack appears to be motivated by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, which broke out last week when Israel struck Iran's nuclear sites and military officials, drawing Tehran's response with barrages of missiles.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 29 June 2025
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
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim to have largely destroyed Iran's air defense network and to have made strides in depleting the country's missile capabilities, even as Iranian strikes continue to hit Israel.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The hack appears to be motivated by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, which broke out last week when Israel struck Iran's nuclear sites and military officials, drawing Tehran's response with barrages of missiles.
—Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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Detonating Everything In fact, the Russians might be said to have originated the tactic of using small drones to bring the detonator with their series of sabotage attacks against Ukrainian ammunition depots in 2017.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ukraine is completely out of ammunition for its two vital missile defense SAMP/T batteries, the Franco-Italian version of the U.S. Patriot missile defense system, according to sources speaking with Le Monde late last month.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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Stock image of an interior shot of Tampa International Airport.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Multiple aviation experts The Times spoke with pointed to the distinct sound audible in the video shot from a nearby rooftop as evidence for likely deployment of the flight’s emergency power generator.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The three fell prey to an assassin’s bullets on June 14, when the couple answered a 3:30 a.m. knock on the door by a shooter masquerading as a police officer.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Comparisons to Robin Hood are not just invited, but demanded: Parker’s signature look is an old-timey cape, complete with head covering, that appears to give him abilities like bending bullets mid-air.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Oh, and then there’s this: Only twice has the reigning men’s champion at Wimbledon been beaten in the first round the following year, Lleyton Hewitt in 2003 and Manuel Santana in 1967.—
Howard Fendrich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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No other Jayhawks were projected to be taken in the first round; no second-round predictions were offered.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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The same couldn’t be said for the explosions — usually mortars, but also some projectiles — that shattered the peace in this otherwise quiet community of people like her 95 year-old mother who spend most of their time at home.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Qatari officials issued statements backing the reports, while acknowledging one out of 19 projectiles struck the U.S. military facility.—
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Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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This is not usually not somewhere Destiny drops the ball.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The kids were treated to a royal ball, a pajama party and other special surprises.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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