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
Russian drones and missiles have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian port and shipping targets there.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The company's portfolio includes solid rocket motors (SRMs) ranging from 2 inches to 22 inches in diameter for missiles like the Stinger, Javelin, and air-defense interceptors.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Qatar's air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the missiles, and no casualties were reported.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
That poses a challenge for some of NATO’s more traditional air defence systems, which were designed to protect against missiles and manned aircraft.
—Andrew Gray, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The joint exercises will feature the US’s Typhon and NMESIS missiles as well as Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-surface missiles, according to a US Marine Corps press release.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
For more than three years, Ukrainian soldiers, conscripts and ordinary civilians have given their lives to defend their country’s borders, and Vasyanovych is speaking to Variety just days before the latest onslaught of Russian missiles on Kyiv.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Thoughts rush at Cassidy like missiles.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
In fact, Camp Century, as Weiss’ icy home was known, formed part of a top-secret attempt by the US to hide launch sites for missiles in the Arctic, which the military viewed as a strategic location closer to Russia.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The company's portfolio includes solid rocket motors (SRMs) ranging from 2 inches to 22 inches in diameter for missiles like the Stinger, Javelin, and air-defense interceptors.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Qatar's air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the missiles, and no casualties were reported.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
That poses a challenge for some of NATO’s more traditional air defence systems, which were designed to protect against missiles and manned aircraft.
—Andrew Gray, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The joint exercises will feature the US’s Typhon and NMESIS missiles as well as Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-surface missiles, according to a US Marine Corps press release.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
For more than three years, Ukrainian soldiers, conscripts and ordinary civilians have given their lives to defend their country’s borders, and Vasyanovych is speaking to Variety just days before the latest onslaught of Russian missiles on Kyiv.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Thoughts rush at Cassidy like missiles.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
In fact, Camp Century, as Weiss’ icy home was known, formed part of a top-secret attempt by the US to hide launch sites for missiles in the Arctic, which the military viewed as a strategic location closer to Russia.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missiles
Noun
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On Friday, the inscriptions on the bullets found with the gun that killed Kirk were revealed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Engravings on the bullets caught the agents’ attention.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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For one, Mahomes is taking a lot of shots for this early in season.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) released guidance for COVID-19 shots based on AAP recommendations and encouraged pharmacists to continue administering shots, despite the CDC’s new guidance.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Seville is known for having excellent regular-season races and running masterful rounds in major championships.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hojgaard, whose twin brother Nicolai was a rookie at the Ryder Cup in Rome in 2023, finished five shots over par after two rounds.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said law enforcement recovered three shotgun shells, approximately 116 rifle rounds and one live round from a handgun from the scene at Annunciation.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steam the clams until the shells open, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the clams, shaking the pan once or twice.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wrap a thick rope with outdoor string lights and grapevine balls to create a festive garland to welcome visitors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Adding dryer sheets or wool dryer balls (optional) - Dryer sheets can reduce static and add fragrance, but much like fabric softener, Stein isn’t a big fan.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Missiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missiles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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