as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
wishing our servicemen overseas the best of luck
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Recent Examples of serviceman
The Russian Defence Ministry said earlier on Sunday that 146 Russian servicemen were returned from Ukraine in exchange for 146 Ukrainian prisoners of war, adding that eight Russian civilians from the Kursk region were also returned.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The videos tend to follow a similar format: A Chinese soldier from World War II meets a present-day serviceman and is comforted to learn that China has become a global superpower.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Zoot Suit Riots occurred in 1943 and were a series of attacks by white servicemen and police officers against Black, Mexican and Filipino men, particularly those who were wearing the style.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
During that time, the regime has carried out terrorist attacks throughout the world via proxies and killed hundreds of U.S. servicemen serving in the Middle East.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 June 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The videos tend to follow a similar format: A Chinese soldier from World War II meets a present-day serviceman and is comforted to learn that China has become a global superpower.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Zoot Suit Riots occurred in 1943 and were a series of attacks by white servicemen and police officers against Black, Mexican and Filipino men, particularly those who were wearing the style.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
During that time, the regime has carried out terrorist attacks throughout the world via proxies and killed hundreds of U.S. servicemen serving in the Middle East.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceman
Noun
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The agreement requires Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers held prisoner and for both countries to begin removing heavy weapons from the border.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Even then, getting the stories of the rank-and-file soldiers can be a challenge.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The covers of her upcoming albums depict Pausini as a warrior in silver clothing on the Italian album, and in a light, veiled dress on the Spanish version.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, Carr’s credentials will be examined in detail against a pass rush that’s earned the Trojans their warrior reputation this term.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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