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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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Tupper appears to have been buried inside the fort because an approaching hurricane prevented transport to the post cemetery, where others were typically interred.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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At 35 square meters, the four Palace Rooms are the coziest but make up for it with their vantage at the very top of the fort, open-to-sky bathtubs, a private terrace, and sweeping views of the Panna National Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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
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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
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The 935-square-foot abode, as well as the small town it's located in, served as inspiration for her upcoming album Middle of Nowhere, out May 1.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The airy abode is certainly a departure from the top-floor unit where Emily takes place.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The visit then continued with a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence on Embassy Row.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Over the past decade, Pau has created a series of media installations about the bauhinia, exploring different methods of rendering scientific data as sound and light.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Many HOAs inquire about the rules regarding the installation of security-monitoring cameras.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 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
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He was charged in September 2023 with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and in May 2023 with battery, both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cantonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantonment. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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