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noun

bri-ˈgād How to pronounce brigade (audio)
Definition of brigadenext
as in team
a group of people working together on a task a clean-up brigade put the parish hall back in good order

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verb

as in to band

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Recent Examples of brigade
Noun
The 50th brigade operates first-person-view drones, Geran long-range strike drones and other systems targeting fuel infrastructure, logistics vehicles, rail traffic, warehouses and electrical substations deep behind Ukrainian lines. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 New classroom rules, local Independence Day celebrations, and a wildfire-fighting goat brigade had the Sacramento region buzzing this Fourth of July weekend. — Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
These communities have also been known to brigade other subreddits, meaning members would hop into other subreddits and spam them with falsehoods about the anti-parasite drug Ivermectin or the effectiveness of vaccines. — Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 2 Sep. 2021 This strain of eliminationism is not simply a derangement of the political right; the notes sounded by the dollars versus deaths brigade come straight from the liberal hymnbook. — Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 18 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for brigade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brigade
  1. team
  2. band
  3. army
  4. rally
  5. crew
  6. herd
  7. platoon
  8. flock
Noun
  • Caminero has batted third in nearly half the team’s games (52) and has also been penciled in at the second spot in the order (35) as well as cleanup (23).
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • More than 4,000 personnel are battling fires statewide, with crews from 14 states and an Australian team assisting.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of team
Verb
  • However, they are not banded, so their activity will not be fully tracked.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • They were named and banded, and their names were announced Monday — in addition to Mavis, they were named Buddy, Frankie, and Tweedy.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of band
Noun
  • Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • In 2024, he was made commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, one of the most senior posts in the Ukrainian army, before being appointed commander of the Joint Forces the following year.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of army
Verb
  • Most recently, he’s rallied to add a further bit of brightness to his public profile by turning in a stellar domination of the Ohio Derby, much to the relief of his veteran trainer Steve Asmussen and his jockey Jose Ortiz.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rally
Noun
  • With over 1,400 crew members, there was always a willing hand near-by with a greeting or offer of assistance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Marine crews with the San Francisco Police Department found her body near the area west of the Golden Gate Bridge, KCRA reported.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of crew
Verb
  • Other cooperative strategies include herding mobile rays, blocking an escape path while hunting white sharks, and deliberately producing waves to bump penguins off ice floes.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • Best of all, there are no kids to try to herd towards the dinner table.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of herd
Noun
  • The meager platoon was a consolation from Lord Borros, who claims to be too busy repelling the Dornish to come to his queen’s aid.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • The Yankees are specifically trying to add a right-handed hitting catcher who could, at the very least, platoon with Austin Wells.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of platoon
Verb
  • Supporters flocked there, the club went on to sign Shearer for a world-record fee and, suddenly, potential was irrelevant.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Team Coco followers flocked to the comments section on YouTube to commiserate over O’Brien’s, err, wet look.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of flock

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