1
as in martial
of or relating to the armed services
the colonel testified that revealing any more information at the public hearing would have required giving away military secrets
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2
as in soldierly
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
after returning from the war, the college president very unsuccessfully tried to impose military discipline on the students
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate
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Recent Examples of military
Dana Perino, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For Anderson, stepping into the role of Derek Sutton—a former military medic and steadfast husband—meant embracing quiet strength.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Inevitably, there's a new opportunity to get money from the world's largest military.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
During that time, boxes of Wainwright's personal papers, including his diaries and letters, have become available for research in military archives.
—Dana Perino, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For Anderson, stepping into the role of Derek Sutton—a former military medic and steadfast husband—meant embracing quiet strength.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Sudanese military has long targeted the palace and its grounds, shelling and firing on the compound.
—Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Inevitably, there's a new opportunity to get money from the world's largest military.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
Adjective
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As for the Yellow Ranger, Jones noted that Latina actress and martial artist Audri Dubois was originally cast as the character in the show’s pilot, but was replaced by Trang due to a pay dispute.—
John Russell,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 1993, Williams was selected to become a naval test pilot and graduated from the course that same year.—
Sean Mowbray,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The United States will deploy ship-sinking missiles to the Luzon Strait, a choke point for Chinese naval access to the Pacific Ocean, during a military exercise with the Philippines.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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American, British and other Allied soldiers were much more likely to improvise and continue fighting after officers went down.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
4 Dec. 2023
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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