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marines

NOUN
military
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
noncombatants


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A US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesperson said the Australian facility will support equipment and supplies for marines operations and exercises across the Indo Pacific.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Another photo showed a grinning Kim sitting with Ju Ae at a table in the ship's mess hall, surrounded by uniformed marines eating instant rice meals.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.

From Slate Apr. 1, 2026

The heavily armed soldiers and marines were checking cars for any sign of them.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

He could not recollect his reason for being there—why he had enlisted to fight in the marines, what the point of it was.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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