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
Iranian missiles, a response to Israeli and American attacks, were being intercepted overhead.
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Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
More than 1,560 drones have targeted Ukrainian population centers since Wednesday, striking some 180 sites nationwide, though Ukraine claims to have intercepted over 93% of the incoming barrage of missiles and drones.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Fifteen missiles and 23 drones impacted across 24 locations, the air force said, while falling debris was reported in 18 locations.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Mines have been deployed across the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf, countless spills have leaked oil into its waters, and missiles have fallen perilously close to Iran’s sole nuclear power plant, risking radiation seepage from the coastal facility.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The approach is useful against modern drone threats, especially small surveillance drones that are difficult and expensive to engage with traditional missiles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Moscow launched more than 1,400 drones and 56 missiles in the 24 hours to Thursday morning.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via Getty Images Zelenskyy said 94% of drones were intercepted, but only 73% of the missiles were shot down, and cited the need to improve in that regard.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Today, Beijing is no longer playing catch-up; in sectors ranging from electric vehicles and next-generation nuclear power to hypersonic missiles, China is setting the pace.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
More than 1,560 drones have targeted Ukrainian population centers since Wednesday, striking some 180 sites nationwide, though Ukraine claims to have intercepted over 93% of the incoming barrage of missiles and drones.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Fifteen missiles and 23 drones impacted across 24 locations, the air force said, while falling debris was reported in 18 locations.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Mines have been deployed across the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf, countless spills have leaked oil into its waters, and missiles have fallen perilously close to Iran’s sole nuclear power plant, risking radiation seepage from the coastal facility.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The approach is useful against modern drone threats, especially small surveillance drones that are difficult and expensive to engage with traditional missiles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Moscow launched more than 1,400 drones and 56 missiles in the 24 hours to Thursday morning.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via Getty Images Zelenskyy said 94% of drones were intercepted, but only 73% of the missiles were shot down, and cited the need to improve in that regard.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Today, Beijing is no longer playing catch-up; in sectors ranging from electric vehicles and next-generation nuclear power to hypersonic missiles, China is setting the pace.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missiles
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As bullets tore through at least a dozen cars, including a state police cruiser, panicked motorists abandoned their vehicles or hid under them for cover, according to prosecutors and state police.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Continue reading … 'SENSELESS' VIOLENCE — Students' pre-prom gathering turns into deadly nightmare as bullets fly.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Tempo put up more shots than the Sparks, 70-58, largely because of a 10-2 offensive-rebounding gap.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Francis took some punishment from Navarro – a few shots from a baseball bat and a drop kick with a trash can.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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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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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Most of the teams qualifying in spots beyond the current 12-team field won’t even advance past the first two rounds.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Those who make the quick journey are rewarded by three miles of pristine shoreline covered with shells, including calico scallops, sand dollars, moon snail shells, and lightning whelks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Launching at the end of the month, the capsule collection will include two styles of sandals embellished with beads and shells and matching necklaces, available to purchase separately.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Try putting disco balls in the centerpieces, making the place settings into flower crowns, and adding glitter confetti to the table.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Missiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missiles. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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