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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
What To Know In a video released on Tuesday, the Ville de Québec was seen firing a Harpoon anti-ship missile.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Such parts are a critical military need for Tehran after its air defense network was severely damaged by Israeli missiles.
—Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Officials said that May’s four-day conflict with Islamabad showcased New Delhi’s capabilities, with missiles striking deep inside Pakistan.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2025
South Korean Air Force The B-52H bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, such as bombs and missiles, the U.S. Air Force says.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Such parts are a critical military need for Tehran after its air defense network was severely damaged by Israeli missiles.
—Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Officials said that May’s four-day conflict with Islamabad showcased New Delhi’s capabilities, with missiles striking deep inside Pakistan.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2025
South Korean Air Force The B-52H bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, such as bombs and missiles, the U.S. Air Force says.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of DIU, said that Russia's ally North Korea currently supplies up to 40 percent of Moscow's ammunition.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Among the items police took from the apartment were 25 cell phones, two media players, headphones, two computer towers, a journal, a hard drive, some live ammunition... and a wig.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
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Officials say there were shots fired by police at the location, but that the victim was not struck by officers, according to ABC7.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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An investigation determined ex-Louisville police detective Myles Cosgrove fired the shots that resulted in Taylor's death.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The exhibition displays On the Operating Table beside an X-ray image of Munch’s hand—a new technology at the time—in which a bullet can be seen in his finger.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Hankison fired ten shots during the raid—none of which struck Taylor—but several bullets entered a neighboring apartment where a man, a pregnant woman, and a child were present.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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On draft night, the Giants traded into the first round to secure their QB prospect of the future in Jaxson Dart.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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New head coach Russell Martin kicked off his tenure with a 2-0 win over Panathinaikos in the second round of Champions League qualifying on Tuesday.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Property owners should: Secure loose objects: Patio furniture, grills, tools and other items can become dangerous projectiles in hurricane-force winds.—
Craig M. Goldenfarb,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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After being hit in the face by a projectile, Tezcacoatl’s jaw was wired shut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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For example, instead of going for max height on the pop squat, raise your heels but keep the balls of your feet on the ground.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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So, the point guard doesn't have to give up the ball and get it back.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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