MISSILES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

missiles

noun

plural of missile

as in ammunitions

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 More than half of the cost has come from replacing missiles and other munitions used during the conflict. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Some critical weapons, including anti-ship missiles, could run out within days. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 But his military-industrial base is slowly edging into a new era of cheaper, longer-range, more accurate and deadly drones and missiles. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Russia’s sizable military has enough manpower to sustain a war of attrition and enough productive capacity to generate massive amounts of missiles and drones. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 Russian drones and missiles are increasingly striking everyday civilian sites — gas stations, shopping malls and apartment blocks — killing and wounding scores and aiming to disrupt life and sap Ukrainians’ morale. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Satellite imagery and news reports previously verified that Iranian missiles have caused extensive damage to the base dating to the start of the war in February, but Cao's comment offers a stark new confirmation of the scope of destruction. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The senior Iranian official said the country has been rebuilding its military capabilities since the most intense period of the war ended in April and has enough missiles for a lengthy conflict. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Time failed a father of a young man who, 25 years ago Friday, was among the first victims of the mass murderers who turned airplanes into missiles aimed at American pillars of economic and military might. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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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
At least 37 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a Russian drone attack on an ammunitions warehouse triggered a large fire and multiple explosions that lasted for hours in a residential area near Kyiv.

— Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunitions

Noun

So if a show’s story engine can’t support itself when the bullets aren’t flying, the vehicle tends to break down sooner rather than later.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Two people were killed after protestors exchanged gunfire with federal officers, one of the bullets taking up permanent residence in the Lyceum doorframe.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of bullets

Noun

Because mRNA vaccines can be produced faster than conventional shots, manufacturers may eventually be able to wait longer before deciding which strains to target — and respond faster if circulating strains change.

— Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
China Arms, which also covered the event, described crews handling ammunition inside the turret and tanks firing while stationary and moving, including shots to the side and rear.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of shots

Noun

For now, the court record describes a shipment declared as storage boxes, coolers and a chair that federal agents say instead contained firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and an assortment of unfinished receivers and other gun parts.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Using a 4- to 5-inch cookie cutter (or a similar-size plastic deli container), cut out rounds from the dough.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of rounds

Noun

The stunning saloon offers up a number of bespoke details inspired by its pint-sized namesake, some of which were made from abalone shells.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Thunder and lightning go off like artillery shells in every direction and the temperature can drop 30 degrees in seconds.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shells

Noun

In This Article From fun, quirky dips to sweet, tangy cake frostings and cheesecakes to cheesy sausage balls, cream cheese runs the gamut from sweet to savory Southern recipes.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
The idea is to move beyond the familiar cycle of hitting balls, studying numbers, and wondering what to change next.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of balls

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