as in vets
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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Recent Examples of veterans
The league’s 32 players come from a variety of places and levels of experience, ranging from Division I, II and III to the NBA G League and overseas veterans.
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Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Last year's polesitter was Robert Swartzman (who is not in IndyCar this year), but this change plays into the hands of Indy 500 veterans.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Pete Seibert, one of the 10th Mountain Division veterans returned after the war to settle and develop the land as a ski destination in 1962.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Freshmen TikTok-danced through innings alongside veterans.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The event is also a special reunion for veterans who once flew the warbirds.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Bridge the Gap helps veterans, service members, and their families when federal and state programs fail to meet their needs.
—Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
The stories the veterans shared Saturday brought joy and pain.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Last year's polesitter was Robert Swartzman (who is not in IndyCar this year), but this change plays into the hands of Indy 500 veterans.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Pete Seibert, one of the 10th Mountain Division veterans returned after the war to settle and develop the land as a ski destination in 1962.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Freshmen TikTok-danced through innings alongside veterans.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The event is also a special reunion for veterans who once flew the warbirds.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Bridge the Gap helps veterans, service members, and their families when federal and state programs fail to meet their needs.
—Anne Brensley, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
The stories the veterans shared Saturday brought joy and pain.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veterans
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There’s a stretch where Anushka’s dream of turning Hypergnosis’ data operation into a benefit to mankind seems to pay off, as the all-seeing eye of Gnodin pairs seamlessly with Xander, the chatbot that Martin has repurposed as a therapist for troubled vets.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Twenty-seven people remain on board the vessel – 25 crew members and two medical professionals – as well as the body of a German guest, who died on the ship on May 2.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hamilton may face Senate scrutiny over his lack of experience leading an emergency management agency, though his defense of FEMA’s federal role has earned respect among disaster management professionals.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Veterans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veterans. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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