missile

noun

Definition of missilenext
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 Russian forces have ramped up the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, likely seeking to exploit Kyiv's shortage of ballistic missile interceptors. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 In addition to those F16s, such European countries as Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Germany should transfer some of their stocks of other missile systems to Ukraine. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Video supplied by East2West showed Russian forces firing anti-ship missiles during the drills. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Ukrainian president warned that North Korea's missile capabilities are being improved by the collaboration with Russia. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for missile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
  1. ammunition
  2. shot
  3. bullet
  4. round
  5. projectile
  6. ball
Noun
  • North Korea, in turn, has sent ammunition and soldiers to fight for Russia in its war in Ukraine.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Failing that, Zelenskyy wants to make Patriot ammunition in Ukraine or get approval from Elon Musk to use his Starlink satellite communications system to guide strikes inside Russia that can hit its missile launchers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ammunition
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  • Eldridge’s home run, a solo shot, was the latest exhibition of his game-changing power, an opposite-field, 423-foot blast that cleared the left-center field fence on a cold San Francisco (50-70) night with feet to spare.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Etzel noted that the order makes several significant changes, which include reducing the number of diseases targeted by childhood vaccines and separating the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine into individual shots.
    — Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shot
Noun
  • Investigators looked over the woman’s vehicle and discovered a bullet hole through the passenger-side window and blood in the car.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Another bullet went across the street and into an apartment where a woman was playing with her two children, officials said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bullet
Noun
  • Barron, last year’s first-round pick, nearly had a second interception minutes later, but the ball squirted through his hands.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Bengals traded their first-round pick to the Giants to get Lawrence, while Allen signed during free agency after playing for the Vikings last season.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • The Southern Omani route, an alternative temporary corridor in the strait, remains the highest-risk, accounting for 16 of 18 projectile strike incidents reported by the UKMTO since July 6.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Attacks have continued since then, with the UK Maritime Trade Operations saying on Saturday that it had been notified of a projectile striking the hull of a bulk carrier.
    — Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of projectile
Noun
  • Perhaps Patrick Dorgu should stay on the left, but given United would be expected to have much more of the ball against promoted Hull next Saturday, Matheus Cunha would likely get in there for his attacking flair.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ball

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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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