as in warrior
a person engaged in military service
one of the goals of war is to keep as many soldiers as possible from being killed
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Recent Examples of soldier
The Israeli military confirmed the shooting and said the man had thrown objects at the soldiers.
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Aref Tufaha,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
White House reporters, Miss America, a bored cameraman, a Scottish soldier, military officials and others sit on red sofas and chairs.
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Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Religious leaders and members of the clergy have also been targeted by Russian soldiers.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While there’s no shortage of novels chronicling the experience of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, Marlantes’ book is a standout.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
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Aref Tufaha,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
White House reporters, Miss America, a bored cameraman, a Scottish soldier, military officials and others sit on red sofas and chairs.
—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Religious leaders and members of the clergy have also been targeted by Russian soldiers.
—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While there’s no shortage of novels chronicling the experience of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, Marlantes’ book is a standout.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soldier
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Blood drives like the one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit aren't just increasing the general blood supply, but also the supply to treat those living with the disease, also known as warriors.
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Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
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ElAttrache performed surgery on McGregor in July 2021, inserting a rod, plates and screws into his left leg after the fighter broke his tibia and fibula during a mixed martial arts bout against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas.
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Rather than flying directly over enemy territory, strategic bombers can launch stand-off weapons from safer distances while remaining protected by friendly air defenses and fighter escorts.
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“Soldier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldier. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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