as in vets
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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Recent Examples of veterans
The America250 website lists nonprofit organizations, including those that focus on civic engagement, education, housing, conservation and veterans, that people can donate to.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Two veterans go face to face in Portugal’s match against Croatia in Toronto.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Plowden played a key role in coach Doug Christie’s rotation late in the season with veterans such as Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray sidelined due to injuries.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
That auction is expected to draw heavy interest from Amazon and other streamers — not just veterans Fox, NBC, Disney’s ESPN and Paramount’s CBS.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The looming second-half return of veterans Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski from Tommy John surgery will afford two more options.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Players are expected to commit themselves to a franchise, while teams frequently reward veterans with contractual stability.
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Eric MacRamalla,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The Portage home was gifted to Shawn and Rosa and their four daughters through Homes for Heroes, which helps veterans and first responders.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Following the route that British General John Burgoyne used to surrender to the Patriots, the parade features more than 100 units, including marching bands, military veterans, and historic reenactors.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Two veterans go face to face in Portugal’s match against Croatia in Toronto.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Plowden played a key role in coach Doug Christie’s rotation late in the season with veterans such as Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray sidelined due to injuries.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
That auction is expected to draw heavy interest from Amazon and other streamers — not just veterans Fox, NBC, Disney’s ESPN and Paramount’s CBS.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The looming second-half return of veterans Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski from Tommy John surgery will afford two more options.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Players are expected to commit themselves to a franchise, while teams frequently reward veterans with contractual stability.
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Eric MacRamalla,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The Portage home was gifted to Shawn and Rosa and their four daughters through Homes for Heroes, which helps veterans and first responders.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Following the route that British General John Burgoyne used to surrender to the Patriots, the parade features more than 100 units, including marching bands, military veterans, and historic reenactors.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veterans
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Best for wildlife control Why trust USA TODAY The USA TODAY review team conducts all research in-house and vets every company on our rankings list.
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Akok Akok, Mamadou and Hassan Diarra are among the UConn players who came through there, as did eventual NBA vets like Hamidou Diallo, Tyson Etienne and Vladislav Goldin.
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Become a Vogue Business Member—the ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
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For those interested in watching a fireworks show, the Los Angeles County Fire Department compiled a list of fireworks displays, put on by certified professionals, that can be accessed here or by calling (888) 654-3473.
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“Veterans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veterans. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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