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The vessel is one of around 50 in the flotilla attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade and carry aid into Gaza.
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Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The flotilla includes Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who in an earlier attempt to reach Gaza in June was captured at sea by Israel and deported.
—USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Thunberg’s second attempt at leading a flotilla comes amid the ongoing war in Gaza City that has killed more than 63,000 people, according to the Hamas-run, Gaza ministry of health.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 2010, Israeli commandos raided the Mavi Marmara, the flagship of a flotilla crewed by a 600-strong alliance of pro-Palestinian activists, aid workers, politicians, and doctors.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The flotilla includes Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who in an earlier attempt to reach Gaza in June was captured at sea by Israel and deported.
—USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Thunberg’s second attempt at leading a flotilla comes amid the ongoing war in Gaza City that has killed more than 63,000 people, according to the Hamas-run, Gaza ministry of health.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 2010, Israeli commandos raided the Mavi Marmara, the flagship of a flotilla crewed by a 600-strong alliance of pro-Palestinian activists, aid workers, politicians, and doctors.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotilla
Noun
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During one such mission last month, a Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Chinese navy destroyer as the two vessels pursued a Philippine supply convoy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The convoy expands with the addition of Angolan trackers from the Luchazi tribe, known for their extensive knowledge of the ecosystem, particularly around the Okavango River basin.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through the FlyHouse marketplace, available on its app, consumers have access to a fleet of thousands of aircraft, available for global travel, that are available for immediate booking with instant pricing.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The order identifies 118 new vessels as being part of this shadow fleet.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The scans after the victory parade revealed everything Bronze had expected.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The ten day adult party is a true Key West creative explosion, featuring a marathon of parties, parades, handmade costumes, headdresses, street fair food, and tropical island energy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Universal Thread bag has lookalike double faux leather handles, is made of durable nylon-like fabric, comes in multiple colors, including classic navy and cream, and has interior pockets for organization.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Italian driver Fabio Barone set a new speed record for a quite unusual yet dangerous challenge – driving a race car at the fastest speed on the flight deck of a navy ship.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Underneath the stark floodlights streamed a procession of weary travelers in T-shirts and jeans, reaching into the bottom of a white coach bus for their oversize duffel bags.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The family – all dressed in black — stopped the procession for a moment to view tributes left by fans to Ozzy at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dusk has just destroyed the political center of the Empire in the Galactic Council, the seat of the largest religion in the Empire, and also the entirety of Cloud Dominion, which had a massive armada and significant political influence.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Joining him for the indie-pop odyssey is an armada of guests: Lorde, Caroline Polachek, Daniel Caesar, Mustafa, Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Ian Isiah, Tirzah, Amandla Stenberg, and Zadie Smith, among others.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Flotilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotilla. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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