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Recent Examples of infantry
The president briefly considered Panthers owner Vincent Viola, a former infantry officer, to serve as secretary of the Army during his first administration.
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
About 4,500 women now serve in ground combat positions across the Army and Marine Corps, including in infantry, armor and artillery units -- as well as roughly 10 in the Army's Special Forces.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Varta has introduced DroneHunter Varta, a counter-drone system built to help infantry units counter enemy FPV drones in close-range combat at CES 2026.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The exact last action is a matter of debate, partly because of arguments about what counts as cavalry rather than mounted infantry who travel on horseback but fight on foot.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
About 4,500 women now serve in ground combat positions across the Army and Marine Corps, including in infantry, armor and artillery units -- as well as roughly 10 in the Army's Special Forces.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Varta has introduced DroneHunter Varta, a counter-drone system built to help infantry units counter enemy FPV drones in close-range combat at CES 2026.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The exact last action is a matter of debate, partly because of arguments about what counts as cavalry rather than mounted infantry who travel on horseback but fight on foot.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infantry
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Russia's advance in Ukraine has largely settled into a grinding war of attrition, and analysts say that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no rush to find a settlement, despite his army's difficulties on the roughly 600-mile front line.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Neither was there an army ready to defend Rapa Nui—crowds wielding spears and clubs were not uncommon in the Pacific—or any sign of violence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pot began by collecting nets to be used as camouflage for Ukrainian soldiers.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both raids took place on Thursday, and no soldiers were killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The following week, Pitt will return home to host North Carolina and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who will be entering his second season in the college ranks.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several moderate Democrats broke ranks with their colleagues to pass a stopgap spending bill and end a government shutdown late last year.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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National Guard troops were delivering supplies by truck and helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gaza’s single specialized cancer hospital shut down early in the war, and Israeli troops blew it up in early 2025.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The battalion played a significant role in early San Diego history.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Infantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infantry. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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