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
Continue reading … LEFT EATS LEFT — Hasan Piker rips NJ governor for doing ICE's job with state troopers at ICE facility.
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FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Indiana State Police on Monday released the name of the trooper shot in the chest during a routine traffic stop last week on Interstate 94.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The investigating Arkansas State Police trooper noted the weather was clear and the road was dry at the time of the crash.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Both the trooper and the driver of the vehicle, Lucas Gustavo Brajak DeAlmeida Benedetto, were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
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FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Indiana State Police on Monday released the name of the trooper shot in the chest during a routine traffic stop last week on Interstate 94.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The investigating Arkansas State Police trooper noted the weather was clear and the road was dry at the time of the crash.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Both the trooper and the driver of the vehicle, Lucas Gustavo Brajak DeAlmeida Benedetto, were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooper
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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
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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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Given Coker’s track record and the desire to build attention for the new MMA league and its fighters, tournaments are expected to play a key role.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Few modern fighters have this feature, and the old F-18s cannot match it.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooper. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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