as in corps
a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers (called battalions)
infantry/cavalry regiments
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Recent Examples of regiment
The site also removed references to the Fugitive Slave Act and a mural of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first Black regiments to serve in the Civil War.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The nearest Russian regiments are just a few miles from Pokrovsk, well within reach of even smaller drones.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Lada-atomization is exactly what happened when a Russian regiment attacked a few miles south of Pokrovsk on March 19.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The nearest Russian regiments are just a few miles from Pokrovsk, well within reach of even smaller drones.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Lada-atomization is exactly what happened when a Russian regiment attacked a few miles south of Pokrovsk on March 19.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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Barron joins a cornerback corps that includes Riley Moss and reigning NFL defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the world prepares for a day of both solace and celebration, here's a better look at the Swiss Guard, the independent military corps that's been protecting the Catholic pope since the 1500s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department has said that the Pentagon does not have data on service members by gender identity, but a defense official said that as of Dec. 9, there were about 4,200 troops who had been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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North Korea has also supplied over 12,000 ground troops for the war, according to U.S. estimates.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Bruins have added four transfers in point guard Donovan Dent, wing Jamar Brown and centers Xavier Booker and Steven Jamerson II.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Australian wing Jacob Furphy rounds out the class and is ranked No. 95 in the class by 247Sports.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The company’s revenue was down slightly to $29.89 billion compared with $30.06 billion in the same period in 2024.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Players take on the role of an on-the-field commander in a battalion from a third-person perspective.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This year’s ceremony not only marks the battalion’s official recognition with the Congressional Gold Medal — one of the highest civilian honors in the United States — but also underscores a broader effort to educate the public and inspire future generations through these powerful narratives.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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