as in team
a group of people working together on a task
a clean-up brigade put the parish hall back in good order
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Recent Examples of brigade
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
On March 20, 2026, a Ukrainian drone brigade successfully brought down a Russian attack helicopter using a first-person-view (FPV) drone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 2 Sep. 2021
This strain of eliminationism is not simply a derangement of the political right; the notes sounded by the dollars versus deaths brigade come straight from the liberal hymnbook.
—Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 18 May 2020
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Noun
Per Reuters, the brigade confirmed the man had been working on the assembly of a stage for a public concert featuring Shakira.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
On March 20, 2026, a Ukrainian drone brigade successfully brought down a Russian attack helicopter using a first-person-view (FPV) drone.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
These communities have also been known to brigade other subreddits, meaning members would hop into other subreddits and spam them with falsehoods about the anti-parasite drug Ivermectin or the effectiveness of vaccines.
—Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 2 Sep. 2021
This strain of eliminationism is not simply a derangement of the political right; the notes sounded by the dollars versus deaths brigade come straight from the liberal hymnbook.
—Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 18 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brigade
Noun
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When Tomlin stepped away as coach in January, the team hired McCarthy, who first began coaching Rodgers in 2006.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The UConn baseball team had a chance to nail down the Big East title outright, but lost to Villanova, 9-6, at Elliot Ballpark in Storrs.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Verb
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In February, the city banded with more than a dozen other cities and counties to become additional plaintiffs in an existing lawsuit filed last summer by a group led by Fresno, California.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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One common option is banding or rubber band ligation.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bernthal turns into a one-man army whose hardship somehow protects him from the pain, giving him the resolve to push through any attacker.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Five days before Jefferson arrived, on June 15, 1775, Adams had nominated another delegate from Virginia, George Washington, to command that army.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But so far, the AI boom is cushioning any investor caution, with stocks continuing to rally.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Kemp has made calls to donors to rally support for Dooley, a Kemp advisor told ABC News.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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For bigger crews, there’s a three-bedroom Coral Villa and the swirling Perlah Villa complex, which comes with space for up to nine guests and has a pool, dining pavilion, and secluded beachfront lawn for barbecues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The undulating landscape lends itself to scenic horseback riding with outfits like Na’alapa Stables, which carries on the tradition of the paniolo cowboys who have herded cattle in the grassy highlands since the late 1800s.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The border collie not only knows how to herd sheep, but also which sheep to herd with patience and which sheep need a bit more sharpness.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Pittman described the horrific scene that led to him receiving the Medal of Honor after his platoon was ambushed.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Hunter, who signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday, will be part of the main defensive line platoon.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The summer-like heat this week will no doubt have people flocking to the local beaches.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Brigade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brigade. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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