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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
The Partnership: The untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.
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Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
After the Cold War, a united Germany reduced its army and was content to spend little on defense.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
The process of crafting is deployed here mostly to make fancy gadgets with which to battle the Overworld’s army of evil talking pigs.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025
Spanning three decades, the story follows army surgeon Dorrigo Evans through a lovestruck youth, brutal captivity in a Japanese POW camp, and the long shadow of memory in old age.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
After the Cold War, a united Germany reduced its army and was content to spend little on defense.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
The process of crafting is deployed here mostly to make fancy gadgets with which to battle the Overworld’s army of evil talking pigs.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025
Spanning three decades, the story follows army surgeon Dorrigo Evans through a lovestruck youth, brutal captivity in a Japanese POW camp, and the long shadow of memory in old age.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for army
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Yet what this film really nails is the battalion camaraderie that goes beyond spending hours, days, weeks with the same folks and flips into something else entirely once shots are fired.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dudayev also asked Solovyov to clarify whether his criticism was directed at Chechen representatives or the Akhmat battalion.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Last night, a throng many tens of thousands deeper saw Armstrong and his main band fulfill their destiny as the holders of rock’s eternal flame.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this February, at CPAC’s annual gathering, Elon Musk walked onstage to a cheering throng of young admirers and was presented with a chainsaw by Argentine president Javier Milei for his efforts with DOGE.—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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The excitement continues on Sunday, with the remaining eight teams stepping onto the court for Game 1 of the playoffs, setting the stage for the entire tournament.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Both teams fell short of expectations in the playoffs last season, but won hardware, as Columbus won the Leagues Cup and Miami the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the spring, when young dancers at the peak of their health, promise, and physical strength swarm rehearsal studios for Broadway Bares.—
Mark Harris,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once a new location has been identified, the swarm will move on to settle into their permanent colony.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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The pontiff, who had been facing major health issues in the past several weeks, used an aide, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to deliver his Easter Sunday speech to a crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to the Smithsonian, crowds spent the day viewing the animals, picnicking, and, especially popular with children, participating in the Annual Easter Egg Roll on what’s known as Lion and Tiger Hill at the zoo.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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The film centers on a group of individuals hiding out in a cabin when they are targeted by a ruthless rebel militia leader and his platoon.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Javier Báez might begin in a platoon role but is also looking for redemption coming off hip surgery Rogers has solidified himself as one of the better catchers in the AL and can still provide pop at the plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/army. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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