MISSILE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

missile

noun

Definition of missile

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 Ukraine has run out of Patriot missile interceptors, said Menon in The New York Times. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026 Software and supply chain Anthem’s design extends beyond the missile itself. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Jordanian Armed Forces said 18 of the missiles were intercepted and the remaining two fell in unpopulated areas. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Jordan said Wednesday that its military intercepted 18 Iranian missiles, with no casualties reported. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for missile

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Noun

Relations and exchange programs between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunitions and troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The franchise’s resolve has been little comfort to many fans who feel this latest indignity is just another chapter in the book of Clippers, and more ammunition for their friends and rivals.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

In his analysis of the goalless draw at Hull City, where Villa registered one shot on target — one more than in the previous two matches — Emery observed his side lacked runners to stretch in behind.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Jarren Duran hit his 20th homer, a solo shot on the first pitch from Grayson Rodriguez (4-7), to spark a four-run second inning for Boston, which improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shot

Noun

The situation flipped with the Pentagon’s next round of launch procurement in 2025, when SpaceX won the lion’s share.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Some of the top contenders are already coming into the ceremony as winners after the first round of awards were handed out earlier this month.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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