1
as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers
a celebrated acting troop will be coming to town next month to perform one of Shakespeare's plays
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2
as in military
troops plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
the troops overseas are grateful for the support of so many at home
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as in to march
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Recent Examples of troop
Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Nadella is among a parade of Fortune 500 CEOs who have trooped through Southeast Asia in recent months.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2024
Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The army said Cambodia deployed a surveillance drone before sending troops with heavy weapons, including rocket launchers, to an area near the Ta Moan Thom temple.
—USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Noun
So Idaho — before the case was fully litigated — trooped to the Supreme Court.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Nadella is among a parade of Fortune 500 CEOs who have trooped through Southeast Asia in recent months.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2024
Verb
California leaders have righteously demanded that immigration raids end and the troops leave.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The army said Cambodia deployed a surveillance drone before sending troops with heavy weapons, including rocket launchers, to an area near the Ta Moan Thom temple.
—USA Today, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troop
Noun
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School officials say the school’s football team, cheerleaders, band and dance troupe will be introduced during the celebration.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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On the third Friday of every month, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex puts on Sounds of Little Haiti, a concert series showcasing local bands, dance troupes, and some of the biggest names in Haitian Creole music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The deadly attack in April escalated to a four-day military fight between India and Pakistan in the second week of May.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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But facing mounting global outrage, the Israeli military recently announced a daily 10-hour pause in operations in certain parts of the territory to permit aid delivery.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
30 July 2025
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The high, twinkling, marching piano notes shone, and the low piano strokes alongside Winter’s bassy, melancholy voice came through, highlighting the track's intimate, almost confessional qualities.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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There were marching bands and appearances from politicians, including then-U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat of Louisiana, who helped cut the ribbon.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Several titles have already paraded through top industry platforms such as Annecy’s MIFA, the Quirino Co-Pro Forum and Ventana Sur’s Animation!—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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He was paraded in front of you, over our objection, half-naked in court, and allowed zero dignity.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Franchise developers Jordan Van Royen and Derek Harper aim to standardize the dog grooming experience with consistent pricing and services.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Every region of the country, including Michigan has a higher risk of warmer-than-usual temperatures, the weather service says.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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In the second half, Fernandes pounced on Kilman to stride clear, but his low shot was saved by Areola.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Did the late Pope Francis really stride around in a puffy down jacket?—
Bryan Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Sean Anderson paced Newport Beach with two goals while goalie Connor Clougherty added six saves.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Furthermore, comics give readers control over pacing.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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