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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
Advanced missiles and drones can cost millions, but sometimes a balloon can change the balance.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
If operational, the platform would likely be integrated with China’s interceptor missiles.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The Russian president warned Washington not to assist Ukraine with long-range missiles.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Kim agrees to turn the submarine around, but notes that Ok-seon still has the power to launch the missiles herself.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched a total of 5,636 drones and 187 missiles into the country through September.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
China showed off some of that new capability – including powerful anti-ship missiles, during a military parade in Beijing on September 3.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
If operational, the platform would likely be integrated with China’s interceptor missiles.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The Russian president warned Washington not to assist Ukraine with long-range missiles.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Kim agrees to turn the submarine around, but notes that Ok-seon still has the power to launch the missiles herself.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched a total of 5,636 drones and 187 missiles into the country through September.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
China showed off some of that new capability – including powerful anti-ship missiles, during a military parade in Beijing on September 3.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 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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Contour sticks are back, featuring slim features and creamier bullets for precision.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stars have to be able to play in the midrange, be able to make shots from 3 off the bounce, get to the paint and free-throw line consistently and be able to find teammates for easy and open shots.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After Ozzy received shots for his blood clots, the entire Osbourne family, grandchildren included, packed a private plane for the trip.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Demonstrators both for and against the National Guard deployment rallied outside the building, according to CNN affiliate KATU, whose crews reported seeing federal agents deploying multiple rounds of pepper balls, flash bangs and tear gas to clear streets.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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In April, Grier traded picks in the second, third and fourth rounds to Las Vegas in order to move up from 48th to 37th to pick Savaiinaea.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The mineral is much softer than shells or fossil fragments, which accounts for that unparalleled velvety texture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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People living with Alzheimer’s are far from empty shells.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Palace’s two main routes to creating chances — from wide combinations involving their wingers and through balls from their midfielders — produce plenty of first-time shooting opportunities for their forwards.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Last Friday, agents in Chicago reportedly fired tear gas and pepper balls toward a crowd of over 100 protesters outside an ICE facility in Broadview, west of Chicago, after some attempted to block a car near the site.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Missiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missiles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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