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ballistic missile

NOUN
guided missile
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intercontinental ballistic missile surface-to-air missile
WEAK
Exocet missile ICBM IRBM Tomahawk missile cruise missile intermediate range ballistic missile rocket bomb surface-to-surface missile

Example Sentences

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But “the United States knows our red lines in terms of nuclear disarmament, proxies, ballistic missile production,” the Israeli official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The president needs to include in the negotiations experts on the nuclear file, Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, sanctions, maritime trade, energy and terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“I think people were surprised to find out they had a ballistic missile that could go 3,000 miles,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Under President Barack Obama, the US set up ballistic missile defence systems in Poland and Romania - all part of a Nato air defence umbrella.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I looked down and almost shot out of the water like a ballistic missile.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan