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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
Advertisement Kim agrees to turn the submarine around, but notes that Ok-seon still has the power to launch the missiles herself.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Defenders downed or suppressed almost 87% of all Russian drones and over 68% of Russian missiles through the month -- rates roughly comparable with previous months.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
At least four people were killed in overnight attacks across Ukraine last weekend, after Russia fired more than 600 drones and missiles at the country.
—Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Overnight, Russian forces conduct their largest air attack since the war started, unleashing 810 drones and 13 missiles across Ukraine.
—Finbarr Toesland, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Defenders downed or suppressed almost 87% of all Russian drones and over 68% of Russian missiles through the month -- rates roughly comparable with previous months.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
At least four people were killed in overnight attacks across Ukraine last weekend, after Russia fired more than 600 drones and missiles at the country.
—Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Overnight, Russian forces conduct their largest air attack since the war started, unleashing 810 drones and 13 missiles across Ukraine.
—Finbarr Toesland, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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After leaving the bar, Routt tried to get rid of the gun and ammunition at a gas station, which detectives later found in a nearby dumpster, the complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm and the only shots fired were by responding law enforcement officers, Watson said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Minaj leaned into her pettiness while taking shots at Kulture’s mom in her apology.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consider that drive the first bullet in an Eagles’ shoe that would soon be riddled with them.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Here's a list of the headline artists performing for ACL's first round of shows, as broken down by USA TODAY.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gross returned fire with three rounds.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Collect all five Dinozords to build the giant articulated Megazord with projectile launchers.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The flintlock’s round ball projectile passed completely through its lungs, and the buck ran only 30 yards before falling dead.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the 49ers punted the ball away and gave the Rams decent field position.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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