- plural of missile.
missiles
Example Sentences
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Missiles, along with drones, have been in focus for militaries around the globe since fighting began in Ukraine and Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Missiles targeting U.S. forces on Persian Gulf islands could be fired from almost anywhere in Iran, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which can linger for decades in air, soil and water.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Missiles at various stages of completion dotted the factory floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
Missiles of brown sauce bits launch out of the bubbling pot and land on her white shirt.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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