paramilitaries

Definition of paramilitariesnext
plural of paramilitary

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramilitaries
Noun
  • The executions followed the killing of a German general and his staff by communist guerrillas a few days earlier.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Paksa taught drawing and painting to children and met weekly with members of Juventud Peronista (JP), an unarmed wing of the Montoneros guerrillas that focused on community outreach and education.
    Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • On Saturday, the Afghan Defense Ministry claimed that Afghan forces killed 110 Pakistani soldiers during ongoing fighting.
    MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Scores of protesters gathered in Times Square on Saturday afternoon to rally against the strikes, accusing the president of being a rogue actor who has put soldiers’ lives on the line for no reason.
    Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • His success in ferreting out three American servicemen from Kosovo 15 years later was also broadly celebrated.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Members also donated gift cards to the servicemen and women stationed at Camp Pendleton during Christmas.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In 2025, troopers wrote more than 44,000 speeding citations.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • State troopers responded to a call seeking medical assistance on Burnt Hill Road where 25-year-old Shane Albert was suffering from injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • God bless you, to our incredible warriors, and God bless the United States of America.
    Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The jacket features a funnel neck and dual-zip closure, while the skirt incorporates biodegradable corozo fasteners and paneling inspired by the armor traditions of Indian warriors.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Paramilitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramilitaries. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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