as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
wishing our servicemen overseas the best of luck
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Recent Examples of serviceman
The Philippines has mounted the strongest challenge to Chinese activities in the zone, prompting the Chinese Coast Guard to respond with ramming, blockades, and water cannons, injuring Philippine servicemen on multiple occasions.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
And having those servicemen available to help was invaluable.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
That April, the Ukrainian parliament passed a law declaring that any Russian serviceman who provided Ukraine with one of Russia’s more advanced military planes would receive a million dollars.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The largest such killing occurred in late September, 2024, when Russian troops shot to death 16 captured Ukrainian servicemen.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
And having those servicemen available to help was invaluable.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
That April, the Ukrainian parliament passed a law declaring that any Russian serviceman who provided Ukraine with one of Russia’s more advanced military planes would receive a million dollars.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The largest such killing occurred in late September, 2024, when Russian troops shot to death 16 captured Ukrainian servicemen.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceman
Noun
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Under current policy, decisions to separate soldiers outside standard regulatory grounds rest solely with the secretary of the Army — a power typically reserved for exceptional circumstances.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Federal prosecutors allege Tian sold sensitive military information to former soldier Ruoyu Duan, who would allegedly receive money from individuals residing in China.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Pieced together, the bucket depicts a hunting scene featuring a warrior surrounded by animals.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Right-wing culture warriors say wokeness is dead.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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“Serviceman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serviceman. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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