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as in battalion
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
In 218 b.c., Hannibal crossed the Alps with an army of 26,000 men and, most famously, a number of elephants
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a vast army of loyal fans in line for the band's farewell concert
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as in team
a group of people working together on a task
an army of rescue workers descended on the tornado-stricken town
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Recent Examples of army
Iranian and Arab diplomats reportedly said its conventional army could be involved in future attacks against Israel, after losing four soldiers and a civilian in Israel’s most recent attack.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
Ullyot said the Republican National Committee has deployed an army of poll watchers around the country to assist in contesting any results Trump’s team views as suspicious.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Between them, the army, air assault forces, marine corps, territorials and national guard have formed scores of new brigades, each with up to 2,000 troops and hundreds of vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
That figure includes an army of workers, election observers and more than 200 reporters, including from national and international outlets, such as CNN, BBC and Agence France-Presse.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
Ullyot said the Republican National Committee has deployed an army of poll watchers around the country to assist in contesting any results Trump’s team views as suspicious.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Between them, the army, air assault forces, marine corps, territorials and national guard have formed scores of new brigades, each with up to 2,000 troops and hundreds of vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
That figure includes an army of workers, election observers and more than 200 reporters, including from national and international outlets, such as CNN, BBC and Agence France-Presse.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for army
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Boles served as a battalion chief at Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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But there’s a problem with fires Oct. 12, 2023 Safety basics These batteries are generally safe with proper care and storage, said Robert Rezende, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department battalion chief and the region’s first lithium-ion battery safety coordinator.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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For the throngs of fans inside the venue, from the floor area up to the rafters, Saturday night’s show was nothing short of headbanging excitement.David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The film seems more concerned with what others — the media, the throngs outside the courthouse — expect Joker to be.Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Vulture has reached out to Majors and Good’s team for comment.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The two teams tied the first event of the evening, the 200-yard medley relay.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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Getting things in shipshape The story begins with Mario and Luigi going about their day, when Luigi provokes a swarm of bees.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The next swarm is expected to occur in November 2025, Cooke said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Louisville Metro Police officer who fired pepper balls at a WAVE-TV news crew that was live on air during a Breonna Taylor protest in 2020 will not be suspended or terminated for his actions, according to an internal affairs findings letter released by LMPD on Thursday.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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This crew, all of these beautiful people that never sleep, work their butts off.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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The video circulated yesterday, as the IDF announced the deaths of 8 soldiers and many more injuries.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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During this conflict, American citizen soldiers wielding standard hunting rifles were able to use their skills to pick off British officers and soldiers from greater distances than the soldiers could retaliate from.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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While there is interest in them, especially from a younger crowd, their cost and durability are significant concerns.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Later, the availability of an old school operating theater allows for a satisfyingly old school courtroom drama climax, with Semmelweis facing a medical board for his actions in front of a full crowd.Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Shane is involved in Male's JROTC Program as cadet captain, raider captain and leads a platoon.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
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As with a platoon in a Second World War movie, the group is carefully scripted so as to display diversity that’s soon to form unity.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/army. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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