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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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Recent Examples of troops
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
So if Russian troops enter Lithuania, God bless you, just like example, or another country on NATO’s eastern flank, what will the allies hear then?
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops in the territory since the ceasefire began, while Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers in the same period.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Germany has committed 100 billion euros to modernize its military, and Poland is building up its armed forces with a goal of amassing 300,000 troops.
—Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, researchers envision a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite, developed by mimicking the biological cold-resistance strategies these organisms evolved over millennia.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
For the next three years, American forces—including approximately 10,000 American Indian soldiers—along with troops from 15 other nations, fought to prevent a Communist takeover.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
My understanding is that these were given to troops prior to D-Day and to other major battles.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Uncertain future for border area UNIFIL was created nearly five decades ago to oversee Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon after its troops invaded in 1978.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
So if Russian troops enter Lithuania, God bless you, just like example, or another country on NATO’s eastern flank, what will the allies hear then?
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops in the territory since the ceasefire began, while Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers in the same period.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Germany has committed 100 billion euros to modernize its military, and Poland is building up its armed forces with a goal of amassing 300,000 troops.
—Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, researchers envision a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite, developed by mimicking the biological cold-resistance strategies these organisms evolved over millennia.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
For the next three years, American forces—including approximately 10,000 American Indian soldiers—along with troops from 15 other nations, fought to prevent a Communist takeover.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
My understanding is that these were given to troops prior to D-Day and to other major battles.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Uncertain future for border area UNIFIL was created nearly five decades ago to oversee Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon after its troops invaded in 1978.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troops
Noun
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Four Israeli soldiers have been killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops in the territory since the ceasefire began, while Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers in the same period.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The incoming Dutch coalition government that is expected to be sworn in later this month has unveiled plans to boost the nation's military to 122,000.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2023, Alekseyev was sent by the Russian military to negotiate with Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private mercenary group, during the Wagner group’s mutiny.—
CNN's Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Out with a potential love interest one evening, in a packed Manhattan comedy club, Tess is startled when Alex strides up to the microphone.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Solid in the midfield, the senior had 13 goal contributions last winter and paces the Patriots’ hopes to return to the postseason.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The linebacker paces the Rebels with 87 tackles to go along with four-and-a-half tackles for loss.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adding the killer’s voice just pads an already too-long book.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Not to say there aren’t some clunkers, most notably a jokey take-me-out-to-the-ballgame baseball number that pads the second act, but the Flaherty-Ahrens score was and is Ragtime‘s signature achievement.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Troops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troops. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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