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
That agreement came days after Israeli missile strikes on Doha targeted Hamas political leaders, reigniting fears of a broader regional escalation.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Tomahawk missiles One way the White House is turning the screws on Moscow is by mooting the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Debris from missiles will likely point to the true culprit.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
In total, approximately 4,500 Marines and sailors are deployed, supported by a cruiser, several destroyers, and a Los Angeles-class attack submarine equipped with more than 400 missile tubes capable of precision strikes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Tomahawk missiles One way the White House is turning the screws on Moscow is by mooting the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Debris from missiles will likely point to the true culprit.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
In total, approximately 4,500 Marines and sailors are deployed, supported by a cruiser, several destroyers, and a Los Angeles-class attack submarine equipped with more than 400 missile tubes capable of precision strikes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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In 2014, an explosion occurred at another ammunition facility in the same small community, killing one person and injuring at least three others.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The blast, in the back of a building used for shotgun ammunition, caused severe damage.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The goalie was favoring his left arm/shoulder for the rest of the Blue Jackets’ power play, but the Avs’ penalty kill didn’t allow another shot on goal.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Quinn felt the defense could improve on several things to further limit fellow powers down the line, but Grace Hagan, Kendal Cusack and Ella Dacey played a major role in the Porkers still only allowing just three total shots despite Canton’s elite firepower.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Then a bullet goes through Richard’s shoulder.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Foreign doctors working in Gaza have testified to treating children with bullet wounds to the head and chest, suggesting sniper fire.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Poised to make his 49ers debut is rookie fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins, who nearly collided in warmups Thursday with Skyy Moore in Moore’s return from a one-day hiatus (ankle injury).—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each new round of tariffs rattles markets and makes investors more nervous about what the White House might do next.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cartman starts laughing so hard that he projectile vomits all over Thiel.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Cartman has the most aggressive reaction to the numbers, going full Linda Blair with projectile vomit.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The sensor balls were placed at a depth of about 1,700 meters (5,577 feet).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Transfer the dough balls to the powdered sugar and turn to coat.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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