as in warrior
a person engaged in military service
one of the goals of war is to keep as many soldiers as possible from being killed
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as in warriors
a person engaged in military service
one of the goals of war is to keep as many soldiers as possible from being killed
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NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The soldier said that the main concern of troops in the area is that the Ukrainian leadership will try to hold onto what remains of Pokrovsk for as long as possible because abandoning the city would be seen as a major failure.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Although this means giving up revenue from one table for the entire day, honoring the soldiers is well worth it, Hill said.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Israel recovered the remains of the other soldier earlier this year.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The soldier said that the main concern of troops in the area is that the Ukrainian leadership will try to hold onto what remains of Pokrovsk for as long as possible because abandoning the city would be seen as a major failure.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
She is shown on a field, a white ribbon tying back her red hair, testing land drones that are used to deliver water, food, fuel and ammunition to soldiers in front-line positions.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Although this means giving up revenue from one table for the entire day, honoring the soldiers is well worth it, Hill said.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Soldier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soldier. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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