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
Cara Dune Cara Dune (Gina Carano) is a former Rebel shock trooper who has become a mercenary.
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
In the performance & results phase, your role is that of a trooper.
—Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
When contacted by state police, Vargas allegedly knew immediately why a trooper was looking to speak with him, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Texas drivers will see more state troopers on the road as the Department of Public Safety launches an enhanced enforcement push — weeks before the Memorial Day weekend rush.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
In the performance & results phase, your role is that of a trooper.
—Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
When contacted by state police, Vargas allegedly knew immediately why a trooper was looking to speak with him, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Texas drivers will see more state troopers on the road as the Department of Public Safety launches an enhanced enforcement push — weeks before the Memorial Day weekend rush.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooper
Noun
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Among those killed in the flurry of strikes were five women and children and a Lebanese soldier.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The Guard’s space was designed to serve about 350 soldiers.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But, just as the film balances a wild blend of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, action, and 80's nostalgia, Teela balances her role as a serious warrior and leader with some seriously relatable emotional ties.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
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The nurturing Moon in your sign opposes warrior Mars in your 7th House of Partnership, so your needs and someone else’s agenda pull in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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An American air strike on a PMF command headquarters in al-Anbar province killed 15 fighters; and another strike on an adjacent military base in al-Habbaniyah, which also houses a paramilitary camp, killed seven soldiers and wounded 13.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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The primes still sell missiles, fighters, and ships.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooper. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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