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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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These defenses typically include EW systems, which are commonly used for detecting and disrupting incoming missiles and aircraft.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Lopez fired a missile into the cage with 4:27 remaining to complete the hat trick, as the Cougars gained some breathing room with an 8-6 advantage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Having an unquestionably talented scorer like Ogunbowale (22.2 points per game in 2024) will help ease the load off Paige Bueckers, who averaged 19.9 points per game in her senior season at UConn.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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In Singapore, a skyscraper adapts to monsoon winds, shifting the HVAC load to avoid structural strain.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.—
Ben Coxworth
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
Noun
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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
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The rocket reaches a velocity of over 2,200 mph, or close to Mach 3, on the way up, plunges back through the atmosphere like a cannonball after a few minutes of weightlessness, and depends on a parachute to bring the passengers home safely—not the kind of chances every traveler would want to take.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, coffee grounds might even deter slugs from visiting your plants when used as a soil top layer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Singles have replaced slug as the standard operating procedure for a lineup that’s struck just 19 home runs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the Vatican press office, the black smoke is made by a cartridge holding a mixture of potassium perchlorate, anthracene and sulphur.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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The cartridges found near Patterson’s body matched a gun found in Locicero’s motel room, deputies said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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