aegis
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Fifth, deploy 10-14 Aegis destroyers, whose air defenses make them “the perfect escort ship.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Aegis was trained through a series of human-programmed if/then rule sets to be able to detect and intercept incoming missiles autonomously, and more rapidly than a human could.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024
The company has diversified its expertise in part via acquisition: In the 2010s, it purchased security firms Intercon Security, Aegis Group and Whelan Security, among others.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024
The Aegis system is designed to detect missile launches with satellite systems.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023
When the boar turned on us, Thalia made the mistake of raising Aegis in defense.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing aegis
Leadership Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Mythology
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Excerpt from "The Odyssey"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
