as in convoys
a group of small ships
a colorful flotilla of boats
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Recent Examples of flotillas
Since 2010, all flotillas attempting to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel in international waters.
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Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotillas
Noun
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Regarding their home ports, the SSGN and SSBN fleets are based on either the East Coast or the West Coast.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Logistics providers embed IoT and edge analytics into fleets, monitoring location, temperature and predictive maintenance.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 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
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The outlet reported that Harry is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look out for medieval reenactments for which whole towns dress in costume, and religious processions where music is the soul of the streets.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Flotillas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotillas. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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