SOLDIERS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

soldiers

noun

plural of soldier

as in warriors

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 soldiers The airstrikes came after a month of deadly attacks within Pakistan, the most recent being the killing of two soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, by militants in the country’s northwest on Saturday, officials said. —

Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026 The effort targets growing demand for robotic systems that can support tanks and reconnaissance vehicles without adding soldiers to the battlefield. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026 The app is hugely popular among Russians, including soldiers at the front. —

Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 The latest attack came two days after Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned a senior Afghan diplomat and lodged a strong protest over a recent deadly attack on a security post that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers and a girl in the Bajaur district near the Afghan border. —

ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026 That is something that is afforded to all soldiers. —

Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026 Armed soldiers patrolled in droves, spreading hate and fear everywhere, blindfolding children, pointing guns, gawking, spitting, laughing at us like animals in the zoo. —

Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 Four Israeli soldiers have been killed. —

Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026 According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops in the territory since the ceasefire began, while Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers in the same period. —

Reuters, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soldiers

Noun

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
There’s a fair share of dancefloor warriors—techno devotees, avante-garde fashionistas, curious international travelers, and the enigmatic regulars.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026