as in ammunition
an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.
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Recent Examples of missile
Star Wars was the name given to former President Ronald Reagan’s 1983 proposal to build a high-tech nationwide missile defense system like the later Iron Dome in Israel.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
These defenses typically include EW systems, which are commonly used for detecting and disrupting incoming missiles and aircraft.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Lopez fired a missile into the cage with 4:27 remaining to complete the hat trick, as the Cougars gained some breathing room with an 8-6 advantage.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Japan plans to test its rail gun, which uses electricity to fire projectiles, aiming to enhance its defense against Chinese and North Korean hypersonic missiles, according to local media.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
These defenses typically include EW systems, which are commonly used for detecting and disrupting incoming missiles and aircraft.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Lopez fired a missile into the cage with 4:27 remaining to complete the hat trick, as the Cougars gained some breathing room with an 8-6 advantage.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Japan plans to test its rail gun, which uses electricity to fire projectiles, aiming to enhance its defense against Chinese and North Korean hypersonic missiles, according to local media.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Alyssa Thulin had the lone shot on goal for the Celtics.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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As usual, the three-time major champion faced several challenging situations during the tournament, including a moment when Spieth hit a shot just over the heads of several spectators.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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What was found, were unusual bullets made in Israel.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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The commutation of Hoover’s sentence denigrates the lives of the children lost to the drugs and bullets of the Gangster Disciples.—
Ronald S. Safer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Earlier in the tournament, Point Loma beat Port of Los Angeles 9-2 in the first round June 3. Against Olympian, freshman pitchers Ella Poulin and River Hargett combined for the shutout, with Poulin pitching four innings and giving up two hits and two walks while striking out five.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Nadal improves to 38-1 at Roland Garros, with the only loss to Soderling in the fourth round a year ago. 2011 — The Bowl Championship Series strips USC of its 2004 title, leaving that season without a BCS champion.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Palestinian militants meanwhile fired three projectiles from Gaza, two of which fell short within the territory and a third that was intercepted, according to the Israeli military.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Sanderlin, who once helped conduct bias training for new police officers, recently reached a legal settlement with the city after he was shot with a projectile in the groin by an officer while trying to calm tensions between a crowd and a police line.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Soto was 0 for 4 and didn't get a ball out of the infield as his batting average dipped to .224.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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The Fever had the ball in the final seconds in both of those contests.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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