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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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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
NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the brand remains best known for its English Drape–cut suits, created as a comfier alternative to military dress in the early 20th century.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
This came as the Chinese military, officially known as the People's Liberation Army, scheduled a four-day war game in the region.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Putin also commented on Israel’s military expansion into the Golan Heights in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime.
—NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the brand remains best known for its English Drape–cut suits, created as a comfier alternative to military dress in the early 20th century.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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Over 17 days last December, a squadron of a dozen or more drones buzzed by Langley Air Force Base, home of the U.S. military’s top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters.
—Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
This came as the Chinese military, officially known as the People's Liberation Army, scheduled a four-day war game in the region.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
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Claressa Shields is a professional boxer and mixed martial artist.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Weidman is a world-class wrestler, and he was dominated by Anders, a former college football standout turned mixed martial artist.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Originally built in 1875 as a summer retreat for marine biologist Alexander Agassiz, the property later hosted naval officers during WWII and has since transformed into one of Newport’s most iconic escapes.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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The slinky was a surefire way to secure naval instruments in rough seas.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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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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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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