Definitions

guided missile

NOUN

steerable missile

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ballistic missile

WEAK

missile rocket

Example Sentences

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The ship is crewed by more than 4,000 sailors and is accompanied by multiple guided missile destroyers.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

It included a live-fire gunnery exercise conducted by the guided missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

"We've created a tool that acts like a guided missile for bad RNA," said Dr. Benhamou.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2024

We left in darkness and solitude, and if we were seen, it was chalked off as a guided missile.

From Bear Trap by Nourse, Alan Edward