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Recent Examples of projectile
There are nods to Linda Blair’s Regan in the sludgy projectile vomit that pours out of Katie, as well as the animalistic scampering, bodily contortions and levitation.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
At the outlaw gig, a Dead City fan was shot in the head by a police projectile and left bloody and disoriented.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the decades, Israel has developed a sophisticated system capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if a projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or civilian infrastructure.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
At the outlaw gig, a Dead City fan was shot in the head by a police projectile and left bloody and disoriented.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the decades, Israel has developed a sophisticated system capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if a projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or civilian infrastructure.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
Noun
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Ukraine has developed a domestic arms industry which is increasingly producing long-range drones and missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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While the ceasefire means that American and Israeli airstrikes have stopped in Iran — and Tehran’s missiles no longer target Israel and the wider Middle East — the attacks in the strait and earlier American interdictions of Iranian ships show the maritime threat remains.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The assailant, who acted alone, shot and killed himself, authorities said, and security officials found a gun, a knife and ammunition at the scene.—
Maria Verza,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Rodriguez was awaiting trial on charges of cocaine possession with intent to sell, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and trespassing, officials said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But recruitment staff feel an addition is required to cope with the load of Champions League football.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pollen clings to hair, skin and clothing — skipping the post-school clothing change can actually triple indoor pollen load, per A-Z Pediatrics’ allergy toolkit.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The beak — also called the jaw — is the only rigid portion, made of chitin, a tough material also found in the shells of crabs, lobsters and insects.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Archaeologists have uncovered a historic cannonball at the Alamo — an artifact that was likely fired during the 1836 battle.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The event Moskovitz is referring to occurred on March 21, when a 1-ton, 3-foot-wide meteor exploded over Texas, with a cannonball-sized fragment crashing through the roof of a house in Bammel, near Cypress Station, north of Houston, Texas.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clean the bowls and refresh the beer every night until the slugs are gone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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As with brassicas, many pests target strawberries, but garlic’s aroma can keep rabbits, aphids, snails, and slugs at bay.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Not only does the scattershot of the multi-projectiles greatly increase the chances of hitting a drone, the NATO standard cartridge delivers a much heavier punch that is twice that of a shotgun, so one tiny bit of shot can be devastating.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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The secret sauce, thanks to advances in plastic injection molding, was a drop-in film cartridge that eliminated the difficulties some people had threading roll film.—
Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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