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

Then, as the frenzied funeral events reached their climax, US bombs and missiles struck across the country in retaliation at Iranian strikes on civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Traditional surface-to-air missiles are often too costly to engage inexpensive drones, prompting defence companies to develop dedicated interceptor UAVs that are faster, more affordable, and capable of hit-to-kill engagements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of missiles

Noun

The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Organizers said the display featured three times as many fireworks shells as in previous years — the largest fireworks Stars & Stripes show to date.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Definition of shells

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Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of loads

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There are over 2,000 species of terrestrial and marine slugs (including nudibranchs, sea hares, and the out-of-this-world Elysia chlorotica).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
The effect has been especially damaging on corals, oysters, and free-swimming snails and slugs.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of slugs

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The draft will resume Sunday and run 20 rounds, giving the Cubs more chances to restock their farm system with young pitchers.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Adams, 25, started the Group A fixtures against Mexico and the Czech Republic, and came off the bench in the 1-0 win over South Korea that earned the side a first ever place in the knockout rounds, where they were beaten by Canada.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

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