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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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The body must have insulin to survive, and therefore the Type 1 diabetic must take insulin shots daily throughout life.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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The Royals led 3-0 after Perez’s homer and a monster two-run shot from rookie Jac Caglianone but saw that advantage evaporate as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored three runs in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium.—
Maddie Hartley
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Upon its return from the moon, it is estimated that Orion will travel at around 25,000 miles per hour, 30 times as fast as a speeding bullet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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With two bullets in the thighs, and another bullet in his arm, one young man was screaming in pain.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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Evans has reached the third round of Wimbledon three times.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The first $10 million will help fund a new round of Institutional Impact grants this year at other institutions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Bring in or secure loose objects that could become projectiles.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Air raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel, and officials reported two additional projectiles launched from Gaza.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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