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Recent Examples of projectile
Juliette's dad, Dr. Nichols, makes his way down past the barricade under false pretenses, past the Raiders, and administers aid to Kennedy by safely plucking out the offending projectile and bandaging the wound.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
However, in the 1960s, they were largely replaced by faster and more efficient projectile looms to meet the surging demand for jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
The projectiles ricocheted off her backpack, and one even boomeranged against her helmet, clanking loudly on its metal surface.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Israel’s military said militants launched five projectiles from northern Gaza into Israel, the second time in two days, saying two were intercepted and the rest likely fell in open areas.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Majdi Mohammed, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
However, in the 1960s, they were largely replaced by faster and more efficient projectile looms to meet the surging demand for jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
The projectiles ricocheted off her backpack, and one even boomeranged against her helmet, clanking loudly on its metal surface.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Israel’s military said militants launched five projectiles from northern Gaza into Israel, the second time in two days, saying two were intercepted and the rest likely fell in open areas.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Majdi Mohammed, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
Noun
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Some people’s job is to drill teeth, some people’s job is to press the button on the missile, and some people’s job is to make stuff up out of nothing.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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The booms of antiaircraft missiles echoed across central Kyiv as the air alert blared for more than seven hours.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last week, the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs donated armored police vehicles, along with weapons, ammunition and other gear.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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During a traffic stop, authorities found a loaded 9mm Walther handgun and ammunition, the Justice Department said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This is because teams test with different fuel loads and tire compounds, and some might even engage in sandbagging—a tactic where drivers deliberately lap slower to keep their true pace and potential under wraps to divert attention from certain features on the car or dodge unnecessary hype.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Craving more assists from Tyler McGhie to balance the load?—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its smooth shell is made from three layers of polycarbonate (a hard-to-break plastic shell) to protect the bag’s integrity and your belongings.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Harris-Pincus also cautioned that bacteria could enter through the pores of the shell itself.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Located at the corner of Mulberry Street and St. Mary’s Square, the Federal-style home was famously hit by a cannonball during the War of 1812.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The simplest response to an attack from a barrage of fiery cannonballs is to retaliate with your fiery cannonballs.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rats are infected with these L3 larvae by eating an infected slug or snail.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Vera appears to exist on chips, crisps, biscuits and the (more than) occasional slug of whiskey from a tea cup.—
Mary McNamara,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The customizable flavor cartridges turn water into zero-calorie, zero-sugar electrolyte drinks, energy drinks and tea.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cartridge contains a polymer material that traps odor molecules that are later released for chemical analysis.—
Sarah Everts,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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