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Recent Examples of projectile
Sierra Space’s recent tests involved a pair of .50 caliber guns built to replicate orbital debris impacts by firing projectiles at a speed of nearly 23,000 feet per second (fps).
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attributed the failure to intercept the projectile to a technical malfunction in its missile defense system.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Russia’s current missile strategy relies on overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses with large quantities of projectiles.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Israel's military late Sunday ordered Palestinians to evacuate several neighborhoods in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah shortly after about 10 projectiles were fired from Gaza -- the largest barrage from the territory since Israel resumed the war.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attributed the failure to intercept the projectile to a technical malfunction in its missile defense system.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Russia’s current missile strategy relies on overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses with large quantities of projectiles.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Israel's military late Sunday ordered Palestinians to evacuate several neighborhoods in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah shortly after about 10 projectiles were fired from Gaza -- the largest barrage from the territory since Israel resumed the war.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
Noun
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The comments from Merz came in the wake of record-breaking drone and missile attacks on Ukraine over the weekend.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Hundreds of drones and missiles were launched, officials said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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During his arrest a month later, a pistol, ammunition and other evidence were seized, according to authorities.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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If satellites are their rifles, then software stacks and AI agents are the ammunition bunkers that empower those weapons.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The device would collect brainwave data during the workday and transmit it wirelessly to a human or machine overseer, who could intervene if the worker’s mental load falls outside the optimal range.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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In this case, wing flexibility is a crucial way to create more aerodynamic load.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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That’s all because of cooling properties like moisture-wicking outer shells and hypoallergenic, airy fill materials, such as lightweight down and mulberry silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Salmonella can be present inside the egg and on the shell, according to FoodSafety.gov — so don't use eggs with broken shells and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw eggs.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Human cannonballs are said to be a small and select group.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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The [Spot for cannonballs] could be inside a cannon, but that’s too obvious for a Friday.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Spray just before dusk when slugs become active and so the wet leaves won't be burned by the sun.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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While his average is slightly down compared to last year’s April (.272), the slug and OPS are up significantly.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Customers who have bought Nintendo Switch games from third-party retailers have reported that some cartridges have been replaced by googly eyes.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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According to the Russians, different versions carry 12-guage or 16-guage cartridges and have an effective range against drones of 20 meters/22 yards.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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