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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 missiles
Russia fired back at Ukraine with seven missiles and 239 drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Ukraine said its defenses shot down or otherwise destroyed at least 216 drones or missiles.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Russia has relentlessly struck Ukraine with those types of missiles, which air defenses struggle to counter.
—Barry Hatton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The new Navy contract will help grow production at the site and support the delivery of the first 50 pre-production missiles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The missiles will wind up in Europe or the United States.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
At least 20 Iranian missiles were intercepted over Jordan this morning, the country’s military said.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
In a statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces said aircraft had intercepted and shot down the missiles but no injuries or damage had been reported as a result of falling debris.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Ukraine said its defenses shot down or otherwise destroyed at least 216 drones or missiles.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Russia has relentlessly struck Ukraine with those types of missiles, which air defenses struggle to counter.
—Barry Hatton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The new Navy contract will help grow production at the site and support the delivery of the first 50 pre-production missiles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The missiles will wind up in Europe or the United States.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
At least 20 Iranian missiles were intercepted over Jordan this morning, the country’s military said.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
In a statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces said aircraft had intercepted and shot down the missiles but no injuries or damage had been reported as a result of falling debris.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missiles
Noun
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Bedbugs bite them at night and stray bullets fly before dawn.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The two men were struck by bullets and taken to the hospital, police said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Morocco attempted five shots before Scotland managed its first, which did not come until the 44th minute.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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After the shooting, investigators recovered 44 spent 9-millimeter shell casings, one unfired cartridge casing, and numerous projectiles and projectile fragments.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The narrow win pushed Morocco into first place in Group C, all but securing a spot in the knockout rounds for the 2022 World Cup semifinalists.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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This largely undeveloped swath of land is a great place to comb the sand for shark teeth and shells, while keeping a lookout for dolphins and pelicans.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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These shells broke before they could be hatched and the species' population plummeted.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Renshaw and Tim David put on 97 runs in 50 balls for the fourth wicket, setting up a big total.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Five of them will be white balls numbered 1 to 69.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Missiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missiles. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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