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as in battalion
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
In 218 b.c., Hannibal crossed the Alps with an army of 26,000 men and, most famously, a number of elephants
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a vast army of loyal fans in line for the band's farewell concert
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as in team
a group of people working together on a task
an army of rescue workers descended on the tornado-stricken town
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Recent Examples of army
The Israeli titles include Netalie Braun’s Oxygen, about a single mother who awaits her son’s army discharge, and Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s The Sea, which tells the story of a Palestinian boy who tries to reach the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in his life.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
One truism in Latin American politics is that nearly every revolt is fueled by the frustration of junior army officers.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
In a hands-on demonstration at the Google headquarters in New York City, ABC News was shown how with just a few sentences Veo 3 could generate elaborate 8-second pieces of video and sound for much cheaper than what would take an army of graphics designers.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Lô was planning to join the Brazilian army at 18, but Nascimento invited him to Rio de Janeiro to work on another project.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
One truism in Latin American politics is that nearly every revolt is fueled by the frustration of junior army officers.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
In a hands-on demonstration at the Google headquarters in New York City, ABC News was shown how with just a few sentences Veo 3 could generate elaborate 8-second pieces of video and sound for much cheaper than what would take an army of graphics designers.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Lô was planning to join the Brazilian army at 18, but Nascimento invited him to Rio de Janeiro to work on another project.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for army
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Petula says there are stories about a mythical cat that stalks the woods near the battlefields at night, and tales of entire battalions of Confederate soldier ghosts roaming the military park.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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The soldiers, identified as Major Yaniv Kula, 26, a company commander in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and Staff Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, a combat soldier in the same battalion, were both based in Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut.—
Greg Norman , Trey Yingst,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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To avoid the throngs of high-season tourists, consider visiting the Italian town from March to May or September to November, during its shoulder seasons.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Green was quick to point out that every team that has won a championship featured a strong defense.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Among the other teams listed as a best fit are the Cubs, Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The California State University San Marcos Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets from Mission Hills High School, San Marcos High School, Woodland Park Middle School, and Boys and Girl Scout troops will assist with the ceremony.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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And yet, the White House doesn’t seem to have committed anything like the number of ground troops necessary to invade a country the size of Venezuela.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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An American father and son died after being stung by a swarm of hornets while ziplining in Southeast Asia, local officials confirmed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The next Southern Taurid swarm isn’t expected until November 2032.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Quince’s Mongolian Cashmere comes in a signature crew style that can easily be layered.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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With a game-winning 49-yard field goal by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald, Dave Canales’ crew is positioned for a playoff push .—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The investigation and subsequent arrest of the soldiers fueled an intense political backlash, with some right-wing members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition even joining protests and riots outside the Sde Teiman facility and the military court where the soldiers were taken.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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On the other hand, King Abdullah is surely correct that no Arab or Muslim country will want to place its soldiers between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bovino had been ordered to appear in court after plaintiffs accused him of throwing a tear gas canister into a crowd of demonstrators without justification or warning – a characterization DHS has rebutted.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Outfielder Kiké Hernández had some fun at Drake’s expense and took a playful shot at Drizzy when addressing the Dodger Stadium crowd on the mic.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/army. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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