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
Hegseth said the military official wasn’t an initial target in the strikes on Iran, which focused on missiles and launchers.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Last year, one House Republican released a whistleblower video of a U.S. missile striking an unidentified glowing orb in the sky and bouncing off it.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
The Night Agent season 3 begins with Flight PIMA 12, a plane taken down by a missile that kills everyone on board.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Individually, many of these incidents appear minor: a drone crash here, a brief fighter incursion there, a missile discovered only after the fact.
—Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Last year, one House Republican released a whistleblower video of a U.S. missile striking an unidentified glowing orb in the sky and bouncing off it.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
The Night Agent season 3 begins with Flight PIMA 12, a plane taken down by a missile that kills everyone on board.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Individually, many of these incidents appear minor: a drone crash here, a brief fighter incursion there, a missile discovered only after the fact.
—Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
Noun
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Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Videos published by Islamic State West Africa Province showed massive weaponry and ammunition, as well as dozens of motorcycles and vehicles that the extremists said were captured during the raids.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Doncic missed his first five shots before finishing the period two for 10.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Guerra agreed that putting out polling data is a better move for state party leaders than last week’s letter calling for long-shot candidates to drop out.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Helicopter footage after the shooting showed what appeared to be bullet holes in a gate, as well as the front of the home blocked by yellow crime-scene tape attached to an LAPD SUV.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The panel was leaning toward convicting Murillo on all charges in connection with the incident, which saw the now former detective fire a volley of bullets at a fleeing suspect, Nicholas Carrillo, severing his spine.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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During the most recent round of school board elections, for instance, 44 of 47 candidates endorsed by teacher unions won their elections.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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With 18 games remaining, the Lakers could still earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In his Monday order, Simon limited federal agents from using chemical or projectile munitions such as pepper balls and tear gas unless someone poses an imminent threat of physical harm.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The order followed a three-day hearing in which plaintiffs — including a demonstrator known for wearing a chicken costume, a married couple in their 80s and two freelance journalists — testified that federal officers used chemical spray and projectile munitions against them.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Sporting didn’t want to be chasing the ball for long stretches, and the players didn’t manage to keep possession often enough.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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