MISSILE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

missile

noun

as in ammunition

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 Xi expected to discuss Taiwan Taiwan getting missiles and other weapons shipped from the United States is top of mind for China. —

Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Russian telegram channel Astra — labeled a foreign agent by authorities — injected a note of skepticism, pointing out that Putin has spoken about the nuclear-capable missile’s imminent readiness at least 10 times since 2021. —

Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026 Fox also warned against allowing Iran to preserve leverage over Hormuz while continuing to advance its missile and nuclear programs. —

Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 Citing classified assessments compiled earlier this month, the Times reported that Iran has regained access to the majority of its missile sites, launchers, and underground facilities. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for missile

Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile

Noun

And the Lakers — loaded with trade ammunition and cap space and forever wishing on star players — are going to be expected to make a play.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Flight 4765 was scheduled to fly from Denver to Phoenix on Sunday, May 10, when someone aboard found an ammunition magazine on the plane, Frontier said in a statement to USA TODAY this week.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026