as in soldiers
a person engaged in military service
wishing our servicemen overseas the best of luck
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Recent Examples of servicemen
Our prayers are with the safety of our servicemen and any innocent lives that are taken.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
President Carter ordered a rescue mission, which went wrong, resulting in a mid-air crash in Iran that killed eight US servicemen.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
Eight servicemen were killed when one of the helicopters crashed into a transport plane.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Elisabeth Hasselbeck denounced Kelly for her suggestion that American servicemen died for Israel.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
His success in ferreting out three American servicemen from Kosovo 15 years later was also broadly celebrated.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Members also donated gift cards to the servicemen and women stationed at Camp Pendleton during Christmas.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
President Carter ordered a rescue mission, which went wrong, resulting in a mid-air crash in Iran that killed eight US servicemen.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
Eight servicemen were killed when one of the helicopters crashed into a transport plane.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Arizona sank just nine minutes after being bombed, and its 1,177 dead account for nearly half the servicemen killed in the attack.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Elisabeth Hasselbeck denounced Kelly for her suggestion that American servicemen died for Israel.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
His success in ferreting out three American servicemen from Kosovo 15 years later was also broadly celebrated.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Members also donated gift cards to the servicemen and women stationed at Camp Pendleton during Christmas.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for servicemen
Noun
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Arad's wife urged Israel's leaders not to endanger the lives of Israeli soldiers in their search to bring home his body.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, eight Israeli soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah fire, according to the Israel Defense Forces.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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God bless you, to our incredible warriors, and God bless the United States of America.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The jacket features a funnel neck and dual-zip closure, while the skirt incorporates biodegradable corozo fasteners and paneling inspired by the armor traditions of Indian warriors.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Servicemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servicemen. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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