as in battalions
a military unit consisting of soldiers, ships, or aircraft
A reconnaissance squadron was deployed to the area.
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Recent Examples of squadrons
The Eagles Eye trials involved personnel from multiple Royal Navy squadrons, as well as industry partners including MarWorks, TeleplanForsberg, C3IA, General Dynamics, UAV Aerosystems and Collins Aerospace.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
The carrier strike group brings USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, with its squadrons of fighter jets and three escort destroyers.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Local squadrons had to arrest a certain number of citizens so they could be designated enemies of the people.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The aircraft carrier hosts multiple squadrons of aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Russian Su-30 jets currently make up the majority of India’s 29 fighter squadrons, according to Reuters.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Pilots are drawn from operational fighter squadrons and often have combat experience before joining the unit.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Ford, which carries four squadrons of F/A-18 attack fighter jets and electronic warfare aircraft, is capable of a significant aerial bombing campaign.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Throughout his career -- from commanding helicopter squadrons to leading Carrier Strike Group One and standing up the International Maritime Security Construct -- Admiral Holsey has demonstrated unwavering commitment to mission, people, and nation.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
The carrier strike group brings USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, with its squadrons of fighter jets and three escort destroyers.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Local squadrons had to arrest a certain number of citizens so they could be designated enemies of the people.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The aircraft carrier hosts multiple squadrons of aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Russian Su-30 jets currently make up the majority of India’s 29 fighter squadrons, according to Reuters.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Pilots are drawn from operational fighter squadrons and often have combat experience before joining the unit.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Ford, which carries four squadrons of F/A-18 attack fighter jets and electronic warfare aircraft, is capable of a significant aerial bombing campaign.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Throughout his career -- from commanding helicopter squadrons to leading Carrier Strike Group One and standing up the International Maritime Security Construct -- Admiral Holsey has demonstrated unwavering commitment to mission, people, and nation.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squadrons
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The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.—
Jack Brook,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army's 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of artists’ rights groups affiliated with the Hollywood unions, also spoke out against the AI model on Friday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means looking at the medications’ use and potential impact across various sports and groups of people, Mandelbaum says.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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For example, of 11 S&P 500 sectors – groupings of stocks according to industry and function – three are reporting an increase in net profit margin in the final three months of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter 2024.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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With five defensive backs on the field most of the time, Patterson’s scheme is intended to adjust to any offense, allowing for his defense to limit substitutions and match up against most personnel groupings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Squadrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squadrons. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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