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Recent Examples of projectile
Bring in or secure loose objects that could become projectiles.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Air raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel, and officials reported two additional projectiles launched from Gaza.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The objective is to land the projectile over a protective snow bank and knock a set of 400-gram balls over a second bank.
—Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The sophisticated system, developed over decades with considerable U.S. support, is capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if the projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or civilian infrastructure.
—Christopher Bodeen, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Air raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel, and officials reported two additional projectiles launched from Gaza.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The objective is to land the projectile over a protective snow bank and knock a set of 400-gram balls over a second bank.
—Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The sophisticated system, developed over decades with considerable U.S. support, is capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if the projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or civilian infrastructure.
—Christopher Bodeen, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
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South Korean Air Force The B-52H bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, such as bombs and missiles, the U.S. Air Force says.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The system, which entered U.S. service in the 1980s, has even been credited with shooting down Russian hypersonic missiles.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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As Blurton explains it, in the strength world, load and velocity often have an inverse relationship.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Right now, Bissell’s stick vacuums are deeply discounted, as well as Black + Decker’s cordless vacuum options with loads of five-star ratings.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Calder did cannonballs in the pool with a slew of kids.—
Ellen Carpenter,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Last spring, a Civil War-era cannonball was found in the backyard of a Virginia home.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Cone snails are one of the most venomous animals on Earth, with approximately 600-700 species of slugs in existence, according to the Ocean Conservancy (OC).—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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To tell the difference: check plants over carefully for slimy slug trails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Vape pens and cartridges can range from $25 to $75.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In 1993, Nintendo put out a cartridge containing four stone-cold NES classics, beautified and upscaled for the beefier Super Nintendo.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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