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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
Russia will abandon a nuclear arms treaty with the U.S. banning the deployment of short- and intermediate-range nuclear missiles, Moscow's foreign minister said.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The night after Israel’s strike, the Houthis responded with another missile, this time triggering sirens around Jerusalem.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
After the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, Carter pulled the SALT II missile and nuclear weapons treaty from the Senate floor (though its provisions continued to be abided by), imposed a grain embargo and boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, none of which were particularly effective.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Reports suggest that a Russian anti-aircraft missile may have been responsible for the disaster.
—Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The night after Israel’s strike, the Houthis responded with another missile, this time triggering sirens around Jerusalem.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
After the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, Carter pulled the SALT II missile and nuclear weapons treaty from the Senate floor (though its provisions continued to be abided by), imposed a grain embargo and boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, none of which were particularly effective.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Reports suggest that a Russian anti-aircraft missile may have been responsible for the disaster.
—Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missile
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For instance, if Trump stops all weapons shipments to Ukraine, then Putin would have no incentive to negotiate and will bet that his army can steamroll Ukrainian defensive positions as Kyiv is starved of ammunition.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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The trial over Baldwin’s on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had begun last July when a witness revealed evidence about ammunition that had not been disclosed to Baldwin’s attorneys.Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Benjamin, who is averaging 30.5 points and has committed to San Diego, was also effective finding teammates for open shots.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Police did not disclose what happened inside the bodega that led to the shot being fired.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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His father was an alcoholic and had temper issues that led him to fire 200 bullet rounds into their home one night, as Knight and his brothers hid in the house.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Elder told the outlet those who sought medical attention at UMC had injuries ranging from severe head injuries and lacerated spleens to bullet grazes and multiple broken bones.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Packers should also get a boost from the return of 2024 first round pick Jordan Morgan (shoulder).Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Coventry girls basketball team lost to Somers three times last year – twice during the season then a third time in the second round of the Class S tournament.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Trotter 0:42 Kim Hong-ji/Reuters SEOUL, TOKYO and LONDON -- The South Korean military detected a projectile fired from North Korea that was suspected to be a medium-range ballistic missile, a test-launch that arrived as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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These systems are combined with kinetic counter-drone systems, which use projectiles to neutralize drones.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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But Huntley doesn’t possess Tagovailoa’s gifts as a quick-release passer (few do, in his defense), so ball movement is slower and more incremental.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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