as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers
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Recent Examples of trooper
The trooper initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, later identified as 33-year-old Conor William Parady of San Antonio, Florida.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In the first game, squads were made up of three, but a fourth trooper really changes up the dynamic.
—George Yang, Space.com, 11 June 2026
An investigation revealed the 14-year-old driver lost control of the Lexus, ran off the road and flipped near the intersection of Moccasin Creek Road and Deep Water Trail, troopers say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
According to the Mass State Police, DiBenedetto was intoxicated and driving in the wrong direction in the northbound lane of the Peabody section of Route 1 around 2 a.m. Sunday before crashing into a responding trooper’s cruiser.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In the first game, squads were made up of three, but a fourth trooper really changes up the dynamic.
—George Yang, Space.com, 11 June 2026
An investigation revealed the 14-year-old driver lost control of the Lexus, ran off the road and flipped near the intersection of Moccasin Creek Road and Deep Water Trail, troopers say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
According to the Mass State Police, DiBenedetto was intoxicated and driving in the wrong direction in the northbound lane of the Peabody section of Route 1 around 2 a.m. Sunday before crashing into a responding trooper’s cruiser.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooper
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Video has emerged that appears to counter the Israeli military’s account of an incident in which a soldier opened fire on a car carrying a family and killed their 7-month-old baby Sam Abu Haikal.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Namely, the Bavarian flag hides a red Nazi flag, and someone also covered up soldiers, Nazi salutes by passersby, and wreaths on the Mahnmal der Bewegung monument.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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But his answer will also no doubt disappoint others who've been hoping to one day see a Yautja warrior suddenly barrel into New Siam for an epic confrontation with a xenomorph.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
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Further, his blunt style and partisan-warrior approach have fueled a particular hostility among opponents, who also have brought up his past business disputes and legal issues.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Clark County prosecutors slapped the 49-year-old fighter with two serious felony charges, including theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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His ouster triggered years of violence between Seleka fighters and predominantly Christian Anti-balaka militias, leaving thousands of civilians dead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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