1
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
Coverage has concentrated on the fate of the hostages and the casualties suffered by the Israeli army.
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Emily Rose, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
The number of fan armies in this competition (which was 64 at the outset on July 14) narrowed from eight to four on Monday Aug. 11 at noon ET.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
As well as more Ukrainian land, Russia wants a promise that Ukraine will neuter its army and never join NATO, something its critics say would make Kyiv a vassal of Moscow.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
When the Ottoman Empire mobilizes an army with the objective of conquering the Vatican and Europe, Hunyadi leads his small but mighty army to the battlefield.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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Emily Rose, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
The number of fan armies in this competition (which was 64 at the outset on July 14) narrowed from eight to four on Monday Aug. 11 at noon ET.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
As well as more Ukrainian land, Russia wants a promise that Ukraine will neuter its army and never join NATO, something its critics say would make Kyiv a vassal of Moscow.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
When the Ottoman Empire mobilizes an army with the objective of conquering the Vatican and Europe, Hunyadi leads his small but mighty army to the battlefield.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for army
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Frank Ricci is a fellow at Yankee Institute, past union president for New Haven Fire Fighters, and a retired battalion chief.—
Frank Ricci,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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Several emergency units took part in the rescue, including a fire engine, rescue crew, battalion chief, a helicopter team and a public information officer.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Once the throngs of travelers return home in mid-April, resorts slash rates and bare beaches abound.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tucked along the foothills of the northern Front Range lies a triangle of towns—Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park—that deliver classic Colorado charm, access to epic outdoor adventure, and vibrant local flavor without the throngs of peak-season crowds.—
Karthika Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Houston’s long-standing lead in the American League West is threatened not only by the loss of their star closer but also by the hard-charging Seattle Mariners – a team determined to win its first pennant.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Both teams traded offensive rallies in an open second half.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Some Republicans argue that Cleaver’s district, despite swarms of Democratic voters, would be easier to carve into Republican districts than the 1st District in St. Louis.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s branch in Scranton, Pa., have found new subjects in the offshoot, still set in the world of paper: the eclectic staff of The Truth Teller, a historic Midwestern newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, well past its glory days.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, about 3 a.m. and about 30 minutes after fire crews initially cleared the scene, firefighters were called back because the fire rekindled.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 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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The Cubs crowd thinned out, and the twins’ shuttles swelled with more Brewers fans — happier, rowdier and presumably more intoxicated.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Drive four hours south down the Atlantic coast past La Rochelle and Bordeaux, and the summer crowd favorite of Arcachon is handing out fines of $175 (€150) to anyone considered to be not fully dressed.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In addition, the platoon of Laureano and O’Hearn should solve the Padres’ longtime offensive void in left field where a total of 10 players had combined to hit .229 with a .613 OPS this year, third worst among left fielders in the majors.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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So is whether Bader will be an everyday player or the right-handed side of a platoon.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/army. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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