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
President Trump claimed credit for the breakthrough, but cross-border missile and drone attacks quickly resumed.
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/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
The arch rivals were involved in intense firing — the worst in nearly three decades — with both sides exchanging fire with missiles and drones.
—Brian Evans,yun Li,fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Putin said that during the ceasefire in May, Ukraine attacked Russia with 524 aerial drones, 45 sea drones, and several Western missiles.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Pakistan said India had launched missiles at several of its key military bases.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for missile
/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
The arch rivals were involved in intense firing — the worst in nearly three decades — with both sides exchanging fire with missiles and drones.
—Brian Evans,yun Li,fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Putin said that during the ceasefire in May, Ukraine attacked Russia with 524 aerial drones, 45 sea drones, and several Western missiles.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Pakistan said India had launched missiles at several of its key military bases.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for missile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
Noun
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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The green was moved about 30 yards to the right in the redesign, which brings the creek into play on the second shot.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The audience is present in a politely distant but receptive way with shots from the back of their heads and an occasional darkened full-theater shot.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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If the bear population really spirals out of control, could Florida please euthanize these bears humanely with medication and not cruelly with bullets for sport?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The bullet passed through her and struck Souza, wounding him.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Who’s ready for another round of Bob Odenkirk vs. the world?—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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But neither group was exempt from this round of cuts.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Noun
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After talking to the boys for about five minutes, deputies fired a non-lethal projectile toward the boys and moved in quickly at the right angle to grab the gun from the kids.—
Elise Preston,
CBS News,
13 May 2025
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As planetary scientist Paul K. Byrne from Washington University in St. Louis described in his article, the Hayabusa2 team shot the asteroid with a metal projectile and collected the dusty debris that floated into space.—
Mary Magnuson,
The Conversation,
13 May 2025
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Lowry, who is ranked No. 10 in the world, spoke with a rules official after the ball first landed.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Villa have grown more patient without the ball and are more organised.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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