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 regiment’s surviving soldiers reported hiding the banner, pennant and ribbons by wrapping them in tarps and burying them in the forest near Zielone 85 years ago.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
In December 2024 the battalion was expanded again into a full regiment, with a further tripling of the number of personnel.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Princess of Wales is the Colonel of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the Household Division that participate in the Trooping the Colour tradition, and her decision to wear aqua was a show of support.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025
As Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the British Army’s Household Division that participate in the ceremony, her presence carried both ceremonial and symbolic weight.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
In December 2024 the battalion was expanded again into a full regiment, with a further tripling of the number of personnel.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Princess of Wales is the Colonel of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the Household Division that participate in the Trooping the Colour tradition, and her decision to wear aqua was a show of support.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025
As Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the British Army’s Household Division that participate in the ceremony, her presence carried both ceremonial and symbolic weight.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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But nearly a month into the detention camp’s operation, the governor said a key part of that plan — the use of National Guard judge advocate general corps attorneys to oversee immigration cases — has yet to launch.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 July 2025
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Catching on: The Broncos’ young receiving corps had a really good day.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Israel must provide safe corridors and distribution locations and use its troops to guard them rather than shoot down civilians desperate for food.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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But the vast majority of militant attacks on Israeli troops have not resulted in casualties.—
DANIEL BYMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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An upscale Italian restaurant, a cake shop and chicken wing hut are among a host of businesses coming to a new strip mall in west Noblesville.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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McClure recalled a short Memphis stretch during which the 6-foot-6 Brooks defended then-Washington wing Bradley Beal, Portland guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans forward Zion Williamson.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The company aims to improve long-term quality and reduce warranty costs through these initiatives.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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In order to make use of the service, Tennesseans and travelers must go to a Music City Loop entrance, buy a ticket and ride in one of the Tesla EVs in the company's fleet, accompanied by an experienced Loop operator.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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The Skokie Fire Department said the department sent a fire crew and battalion chief to the scene.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Staley described it as a two-alarm fire that drew three city fire battalions.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
21 July 2025
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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