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Recent Examples of cantonment
The captain had done a brief stint in OK town cantonment after getting his commission three and a half years ago and knew that the vehicle registration plates were the only exciting thing about the city.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The installation was locked down less than 10 minutes after the shooting was reported, and officials lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m.
—Alexandra Koch , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The school bus was transporting students from various areas to a military-run school in a high-security cantonment, according to officials.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
In the military cantonment, a formidable army stood at the ready, awaiting its lords’ commands.
—Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2022
A day earlier, Iraqi troops began turning up in quantity at the huge British cantonment at Basra Airport.
—Simon Akam, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2021
Areas like cantonment, Clement town and Raipur are not shown as Dehradun population even though the city bears their population pressure.
—Hridayesh Joshi, Quartz India, 4 Feb. 2020
Tibet, like Xinjiang province to its north, is a cantonment of the People’s Republic.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
But his no-nonsense, hands-on training regimen transformed the Continental Army into a skilled fighting force that humbled the British when the Americans emerged from their winter cantonment with the decisive triumph at Monmouth.
—Peter Cozzens, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2018
Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The installation was locked down less than 10 minutes after the shooting was reported, and officials lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m.
—Alexandra Koch , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The school bus was transporting students from various areas to a military-run school in a high-security cantonment, according to officials.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
In the military cantonment, a formidable army stood at the ready, awaiting its lords’ commands.
—Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2022
A day earlier, Iraqi troops began turning up in quantity at the huge British cantonment at Basra Airport.
—Simon Akam, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2021
Areas like cantonment, Clement town and Raipur are not shown as Dehradun population even though the city bears their population pressure.
—Hridayesh Joshi, Quartz India, 4 Feb. 2020
Tibet, like Xinjiang province to its north, is a cantonment of the People’s Republic.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
But his no-nonsense, hands-on training regimen transformed the Continental Army into a skilled fighting force that humbled the British when the Americans emerged from their winter cantonment with the decisive triumph at Monmouth.
—Peter Cozzens, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantonment
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For now, veteran Mikael Granlund might hold down the fort until McQueen is ready to take over the role.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Discover over 3 miles of beaches, hundreds of years of history (see old military forts and the iconic black-and-white Tybee Island Light Station, built in 1773), and lots of opportunities to explore nature.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When the garrison was withdrawn in 1817, Cpl.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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The outnumbered 12,000-man garrison quickly surrendered unconditionally.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another neighbor bought a mattress for Slavin for his temporary abode.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the year after settling into the colossal abode, Lopez and Affleck separated.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If an alligator is near a residence, place of business, or interrupting traffic on a public road, call WRC at 800-662-7137.—
Mark Price
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Click here for more photos of the Monterey residence.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The collapse happened at the CHOP parking garage under construction on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue on April 8 during the installation of a precast concrete section, according to Parker.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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With floor-to-ceiling windows and big open spaces, the new 31,000-square-foot Area 62 hall at Camp San Mateo on the base’s northern end feels more like a college-style dining hall than the chow halls found on most military installations.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Layers of pillows and high-quality linens in subtle tones complete the dramatic yet restrained billet.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are also plenty of billet aluminum parts, including footpegs, brake and clutch levers, and the Rizoma fuel cap.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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City crews had not yet arrived to demolish his old dwelling.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 6,620-square-foot dwelling had six bedrooms, each of which had their own walk-in closet and bathroom.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cantonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantonment. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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