as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
a moving Memorial Day service honoring our fallen troopers
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Recent Examples of trooper
The dog, now named Trooper, was rescued by a state trooper and adopted by a couple in Broward County.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
According to the investigating state trooper’s report, the three students were in a Ford Explorer headed northwest on FM 4 when the driver lost control in a curve in the road and crossed into oncoming traffic, where the Explorer collided with a Kia Telluride SUV.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
In October, New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a sweeping police crackdown with more than 200 police and state troopers descending on the area.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
The following day, the trooper reviewed the video, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
According to the investigating state trooper’s report, the three students were in a Ford Explorer headed northwest on FM 4 when the driver lost control in a curve in the road and crossed into oncoming traffic, where the Explorer collided with a Kia Telluride SUV.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
In October, New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a sweeping police crackdown with more than 200 police and state troopers descending on the area.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
The following day, the trooper reviewed the video, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooper
Noun
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Under current policy, decisions to separate soldiers outside standard regulatory grounds rest solely with the secretary of the Army — a power typically reserved for exceptional circumstances.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Federal prosecutors allege Tian sold sensitive military information to former soldier Ruoyu Duan, who would allegedly receive money from individuals residing in China.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Pieced together, the bucket depicts a hunting scene featuring a warrior surrounded by animals.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Right-wing culture warriors say wokeness is dead.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The warship was seen conducting missile loading and flight operations with F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jets.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The Netherlands has provided key arms to Kyiv, including F-16 fighter jets.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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