1
as in martial
of or relating to the armed services
the colonel testified that revealing any more information at the public hearing would have required giving away military secrets
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2
as in soldierly
of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior
after returning from the war, the college president very unsuccessfully tried to impose military discipline on the students
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as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
some would insist that the military's budget is still inadequate
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Recent Examples of military
Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
This past weekend, Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, became the first foreign leader to visit China’s largest military aviation manufacturer, pledging to deepen defense-industry ties between the two countries—and offering a reminder of whom Pakistan is truly aligned with.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Hannah Fried, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
For Zelensky, peace talks with Putin are not imminent because the Ukrainian arms industry and military have momentum with deep, pinpoint drone strikes on Russian oil refineries that undermine its war machine for a better negotiating position, Kovalenko said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Vilnius Reuters — Detonations of parcels carried by DHL and DPD in Europe in 2024 were organized and supervised by Russian citizens with ties to Russian military intelligence, Lithuania’s general prosecution service and criminal police said on Wednesday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
This past weekend, Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, became the first foreign leader to visit China’s largest military aviation manufacturer, pledging to deepen defense-industry ties between the two countries—and offering a reminder of whom Pakistan is truly aligned with.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Such bills would disproportionately impact populations who already face deliberate barriers to voting, such as students, active-duty military, Black and Brown voters, rural residents, and low-income Americans.
—Hannah Fried, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
For Zelensky, peace talks with Putin are not imminent because the Ukrainian arms industry and military have momentum with deep, pinpoint drone strikes on Russian oil refineries that undermine its war machine for a better negotiating position, Kovalenko said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for military
Adjective
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After all, that martial label was good enough from George Washington to Harry Truman.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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Taking its name from the 2002 HBO documentary about mixed-martial artist Mark Kerr, this film stars Johnson as the two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion.—
Tolly Wright,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, it was reported that Indian troops had joined a military drill with Russian and Belarusian forces near Minsk, days after Russian drones entered Polish and Romanian airspace.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Last week’s Russian drone incursion into NATO member Poland drew strong condemnation from European NATO allies, and pledges of more planes and troops for the bloc’s eastern flank.—
Jill Lawless,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to the report, Chinese naval ships deployed in the PMZ during that period included Type 054A and Type 054B frigates.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Back on the Danish frigate, in the Nuuk Fjord, flanked by Greenland’s bleak mountains of sheer black rock, the boom of practicing naval artillery guns reverberates into the Arctic abyss, as fighter jets scream overhead.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nail polish is not allowed for male soldiers, and clear polish is accepted for female soldiers.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company is also pushing out battlefield-ready tools designed for everyday use by soldiers.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The building with the Capitol dome is hard to miss, and inside you’ll find a simple, old-school counter-service setup with a wall full of history and photos.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, the company is bringing together two often separated ecosystems into one seamless workflow, welding the gap between prior authorizations and post-service claims and coding validation.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Military.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/military. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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