soldiers

1.

a person who serves in an army.

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fighter serviceman servicewoman comrade-in-arms warrior trooper cannon fodder GI enlisted man man-at-arms

2.

a wingless caste of ant or termite with a large specially modified head and jaws, involved chiefly in defense.

1.

serve as a soldier.

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I soldiered with your father on his last four campaigns

2.

carry on doggedly; persevere.

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Graham wasn't enjoying this, but he soldiered on

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persevere persist keep on keep going hammer away keep at it not take no for an answer hold on hold out go the distance stay the course plow on grind away hang on plug away peg away stick it out hang in there bash on

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soldier soldier on