PROJECTILES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

projectiles

noun

plural of projectile

as in missiles

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Recent Examples of projectiles After the shooting, investigators recovered 44 spent 9-millimeter shell casings, one unfired cartridge casing, and numerous projectiles and projectile fragments. — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026

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Noun

But being able to disperse missiles over a greater number of platforms has its advantages, says Alessio Patalano, professor of war and strategy at King’s College, London.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Today, cargo ships are facing down everything from boarders to kamikaze drones, cyber warriors and advanced missiles.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of missiles

Noun

Video from inside the school shows students seeking shelter beneath tables in a classroom, tables overturned and stacked, and bullet shells on the floor.

— Connor Greene, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
At the time, the shells were usually made from resin composite or a thicker, more opaque porcelain material than what dentists have access to today.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of shells

Noun

The type of helicopter that crashed can carry heavy loads and is commonly used in firefighting operations, with the ability to carry a more than 2,000-gallon tank.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads.

— John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

If your garden has been beset by destructive crawling insects like ants, beetles, and slugs, pesticides often seem like the clear solution.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Baking soda can help prevent powdery mildew, kill weeds, repel slugs, and clean produce, but must be used sparingly.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Definition of slugs

Noun

This can be a sandwich-ready log, or split it into two evenly-sized rounds for one loaf to enjoy now and one to freeze for later.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Amazon and Microsoft, two of the largest employers in Washington, have both announced several rounds of mass layoffs in recent years.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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