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
Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.
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Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
There’s also a new exemption for veterans who have a 100% disability rating, though the application for that will not be available from the state until after July 1.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The honor flight, led by Honor Flight Arizona and the Arizona State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently took 32 female Vietnam War-era veterans on a three-day trip to celebrate their service, according to local news outlet AZ Family.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Morrissey stole goals from the Blues and scored one himself, but those other veterans making careless plays with their sticks can’t say the same.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The group helps veterans, active-duty service members and their families connect through writing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Nearly 45 percent of attendees are first-timers, meaning close to half the crowd is discovering the experience alongside returning veterans.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
When the Navy proposed tearing it down, a coalition of environmentalists, preservationists and veterans formed the Save Hangar One Committee and fought back hard enough to keep it standing.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
All veterans and rookies must attend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
There’s also a new exemption for veterans who have a 100% disability rating, though the application for that will not be available from the state until after July 1.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The honor flight, led by Honor Flight Arizona and the Arizona State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently took 32 female Vietnam War-era veterans on a three-day trip to celebrate their service, according to local news outlet AZ Family.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Morrissey stole goals from the Blues and scored one himself, but those other veterans making careless plays with their sticks can’t say the same.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The group helps veterans, active-duty service members and their families connect through writing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Nearly 45 percent of attendees are first-timers, meaning close to half the crowd is discovering the experience alongside returning veterans.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
When the Navy proposed tearing it down, a coalition of environmentalists, preservationists and veterans formed the Save Hangar One Committee and fought back hard enough to keep it standing.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
All veterans and rookies must attend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veterans
Noun
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Business leaders look everywhere for inspiration, from eyeing their peers’ successes to tapping industry vets for insight.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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That would buy time for the tens of thousands of vets who are already behind on their loans or in the foreclosure process.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Working together, military members, civilians and industry professionals built the systems that deliver fuel, food, uniforms, equipment and essential services to our Warfighters and their families.—
Robert J Bianchi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Veterans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veterans. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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