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 crash was reported near Exit 15 on Route 9 South where state troopers responded on the report of a one-car crash, according to Connecticut State Police.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2025
Both troopers suffered minor injuries, Miranda said, as did the driver of the Honda.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
The trooper did not testify that Persinger tried to hide the people in the car.
—Alejandro Serrano, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
State troopers caught up with the shooter and performed a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 17 and Glendale Avenue near north Phoenix.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2025
Both troopers suffered minor injuries, Miranda said, as did the driver of the Honda.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
The trooper did not testify that Persinger tried to hide the people in the car.
—Alejandro Serrano, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
State troopers caught up with the shooter and performed a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 17 and Glendale Avenue near north Phoenix.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooper
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Now the soldiers and horses have been rehearsing for months, with bands playing and cannons firing, to prepare them for the pomp and circumstance of a president’s funeral, said Maj. Wes Strickland, a spokesman for the Old Guard.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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In May, eight soldiers were sentenced to death, and in July, 25 soldiers were convicted of similar offences.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Now Percy is back to pounce on a new Predator project arriving in April of 2025 that brings together the fierce Yautja warrior with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man for a cross-species, webslinging showdown amid the skyscrapers of New York.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Freyja, however, is a more warlike goddess, and even has a part in selecting warriors for her hall in the afterlife.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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As Palisades Fire Expands East Apple Brings Back iPhone 15 Pro For First Time—At Lower Price The fighters involved on the card probably wouldn’t have been too inconvenienced by the move.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The package includes various missiles for air defense, air-to-ground munitions, support equipment for F-16 fighter jets, armored bridging systems, small arms and ammunition, spare parts and additional communications equipment.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooper. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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