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
And plenty of goalies have spent full seasons in the ECHL early in their careers to get more starts, including big-name veterans such as Jonathan Quick, Jordan Binnington, Logan Thompson and Philipp Grubauer.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The guidelines are also the foundation for all federal food programs, such as school lunches; the Women, Infants and Children program; and Head Start, as well as meals for active-duty service members and veterans who rely on Veterans Affairs hospitals.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
Tapping Venezuela’s vast oil reserves will require a multiyear effort and billions of dollars of investment in an exceedingly complex geopolitical environment, experts and industry veterans said in interviews with NBC News.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Some trips are designed exclusively for veterans or first responders, while others bring both groups together.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Crapo named him to a list of Spirit of Freedom recipients, an annual award the senator gives to individuals who have provided outstanding service to Idaho military veterans.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
The owners of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures on Michigan's Upper Peninsula are Iditarod veterans.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The first Black cemetery in Tarrant County, home to the remains of more than 500 veterans, was rededicated on Veterans Day after a months-long restoration effort.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
The poppy became such a recognizable symbol for remembrance observances that veterans’ groups started selling paper replicas of the flowers to raise money for veterans’ causes.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The guidelines are also the foundation for all federal food programs, such as school lunches; the Women, Infants and Children program; and Head Start, as well as meals for active-duty service members and veterans who rely on Veterans Affairs hospitals.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
Tapping Venezuela’s vast oil reserves will require a multiyear effort and billions of dollars of investment in an exceedingly complex geopolitical environment, experts and industry veterans said in interviews with NBC News.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Some trips are designed exclusively for veterans or first responders, while others bring both groups together.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2020, Crapo named him to a list of Spirit of Freedom recipients, an annual award the senator gives to individuals who have provided outstanding service to Idaho military veterans.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
The owners of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures on Michigan's Upper Peninsula are Iditarod veterans.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The first Black cemetery in Tarrant County, home to the remains of more than 500 veterans, was rededicated on Veterans Day after a months-long restoration effort.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
The poppy became such a recognizable symbol for remembrance observances that veterans’ groups started selling paper replicas of the flowers to raise money for veterans’ causes.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veterans
Noun
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The judge doesn’t wear a robe The country’s first specialized court for vets started in 2008 in Buffalo, New York.—
Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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The cozy French cafe and wine bar was run by a handful of industry vets, including Bar Covell and Augustine Wine Bar’s Dustin Lancaster.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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First held in 1985, the annual awards celebration honors the contributions of casting professionals in film, television (both scripted and unscripted), short films, commercials, and theater.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI has denied the company’s products were responsible for the death of the 16-year-old, Adam Raine, and previously said the company was continuing to work with mental health professionals to strengthen protections in its chatbot.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Veterans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veterans. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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