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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2
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 Mexican army killed Oseguera Cervantes just over a week ago while attempting to capture him.
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
My question is whether there is anything in the resolution which would authorize or recommend or approve the landing of large American armies in Vietnam or in China.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Even with our army just on the other side of the border in Kuwait, the cavalry could not arrive in time.
—Richard Hall, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Meeting the goals of Operation Epic Fury (destroying Iran’s nuclear program and dismantling its army, missile and drone capabilities) will put the Middle East on the cusp of historic change.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
My question is whether there is anything in the resolution which would authorize or recommend or approve the landing of large American armies in Vietnam or in China.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Even with our army just on the other side of the border in Kuwait, the cavalry could not arrive in time.
—Richard Hall, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Meeting the goals of Operation Epic Fury (destroying Iran’s nuclear program and dismantling its army, missile and drone capabilities) will put the Middle East on the cusp of historic change.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for army
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The headquarters staff and the regimental battalion commanders who were in conference with them at the time have been killed by one shell.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Marines, the only service with a command structure for its wounded warrior program, has two battalions, one at Camp Pendleton and the other at Camp Lejeune.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Come summer, throngs of tourists descend on the likes of Florence, Rome and Venice to marvel at the historic architecture and sample the delicious food.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Louisville had led from the opening whistle, but Miami hung around, staying within six for much of the second half, buoyed by unusually accurate free throw shooting from a team that struggled at the line all season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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That led to Israel sending troops across the border while bombing the Lebanese capital.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2026
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And naive, especially after the Soviet Union spent a decade fighting in Afghanistan to put communist allies in charge, before withdrawing its troops in 1989 amid failure.—
Jill Lawrence,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the cat-and-mouse game of drone warfare, the Ukrainians have also built up a layered defense against the Shahed and its variants – and claim to have seen significant success in countering Russian drone swarms.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fire crews found what were believed to be heavy hoarding conditions obstructing the path to the basement, the district said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Arad's wife urged Israel's leaders not to endanger the lives of Israeli soldiers in their search to bring home his body.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, eight Israeli soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah fire, according to the Israel Defense Forces.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are still moments of showy technical prowess (including crowd scenes where thousands of butterflies fly across the screen at one time), but the film’s rounded and adorable character designs for its animals prove refreshingly simple.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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Just over a year ago, the city also reopened Sixth Street to vehicle traffic on weekends, reversing years of street closures that had been put in place to accommodate heavy nightlife crowds.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/army. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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