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Recent Examples of projectile
Chunks of terrain give Donkey Kong instant projectiles or a new platform to surf on or leap from.
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
Per the statement, earlier excavations had revealed arrowheads at the cave site, but archaeologists were unsure whether these weapons were funerary goods or projectiles responsible for fatal injuries.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Anything magnetic – from something as small as keys, to something as large (or larger) than an oxygen tank – can become a projectile, threatening the safety of anyone nearby.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Metallic objects are not supposed to be near the machines since the magnetic field can turn any metal object into a projectile.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
Per the statement, earlier excavations had revealed arrowheads at the cave site, but archaeologists were unsure whether these weapons were funerary goods or projectiles responsible for fatal injuries.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Anything magnetic – from something as small as keys, to something as large (or larger) than an oxygen tank – can become a projectile, threatening the safety of anyone nearby.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Metallic objects are not supposed to be near the machines since the magnetic field can turn any metal object into a projectile.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
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Despite attempts, the Russian Federation has continued to launch drone and missile strikes across Ukraine.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Tokyo, where, according to Reuters, the two sides agreed to accelerate co-production of missile systems.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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He is held without bond and faces one count of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, one count of possession of cocaine and one count of trespassing in an operational area of an airport, Teri Barbera, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said late Tuesday.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tamura had fired most of two 30-round magazines of .223 ammunition in a matter of minutes, the official said.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Carhartt, a brand recently spotted on Jennifer Garner — shop her exact overalls here — has discounted loads of outdoor gear, with prices starting at $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the time comes to take a load off, the Waterworld space will deliver entertainment once again with The Purge: Dangerous Waters.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Visitors typically find ancient shark’s teeth and internal molds of ammonites and oyster shells.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Reid was similarly strained on his next several selections and sadly seemed like a shell of himself.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Ripley hit Naomi with a cannonball and tried to get back into the ring to focus on Sky.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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These kids live for the water wrinkles in their fingers and the perfect splash from a textbook cannonball.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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And if there isn’t a card to morph Janeway and Chakotay into slugs I’d be disappointed.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Questions about Tatis’ lack of slug are legitimate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jaunty – Wedding Cake Vape Known for its sweet and creamy aromas of vanilla and berry, the Wedding Cake vape cartridge from Jaunty is an easy way to find your nighttime chill.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The recall includes 26,000 marijuana vape cartridges believed to contain medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, which the state has warned should not be inhaled.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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