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
Russia's defense ministry said 207 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight, while Ukraine's Air Force said 31 missiles and 636 drones were downed during Russia's attack.
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Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since the Russian invasion, including providing Patriot missiles and fighter jets.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Read All About It Russia unleashed a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, killing at least 18 people in its most intense attack of the year.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
The only reason these threats have not materialized is because the Iranian government has lacked the firepower in the form of missiles that could reach America.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s troops have disrupted Russia’s spring offensive and recaptured nearly 20 square miles of territory, though dwindling air defense missiles and financial constraints threaten to slow momentum.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Shoshani said the group, which before the war possessed between 150,000 and 200,000 rockets and missiles, still has the ability to fire into Israel.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The system could detect aircraft, ships, vehicles, missiles and incoming projectiles from long ranges.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike other Islamic countries in the Gulf, Pakistan does not host any US military bases, and has not been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since the Russian invasion, including providing Patriot missiles and fighter jets.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Read All About It Russia unleashed a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, killing at least 18 people in its most intense attack of the year.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
The only reason these threats have not materialized is because the Iranian government has lacked the firepower in the form of missiles that could reach America.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s troops have disrupted Russia’s spring offensive and recaptured nearly 20 square miles of territory, though dwindling air defense missiles and financial constraints threaten to slow momentum.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Shoshani said the group, which before the war possessed between 150,000 and 200,000 rockets and missiles, still has the ability to fire into Israel.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The system could detect aircraft, ships, vehicles, missiles and incoming projectiles from long ranges.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike other Islamic countries in the Gulf, Pakistan does not host any US military bases, and has not been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missiles
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One of the four bullets struck the teen in the back of the head, killing him, the suit says.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of the four bullets struck the teen in the back of the head, killing him, the suit says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Backup center Goga Bitadze swatted away four shots and altered several others.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Victor Ostman made his first NHL start and turned back 33 shots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 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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The prop gun, which Baldwin believed to contain dummy rounds, actually had a live round of ammunition in it.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both Castro and Fernandez also proposed similar annual membership rate changes that, while pricier than the previous rate, wouldn’t require golfers to pay for the country club and would still impose caps on complimentary rounds to reduce play at the overwhelmed golf course.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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This includes shrimp shells, crab shells, eggshells, chicken bones, and fish spines.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Stantis’ drawing shows Jesus hanging on a cross with oversized bombs and mortar shells flying helter-skelter in the air.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Nick Pivetta’s body language evidenced frustration after two high fastballs — a staple pitch for the Padres’ ace — were called balls.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pierson has also donated hundreds of tennis balls to local animal shelters in Massachusetts.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Missiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missiles. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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