commodores

Definition of commodoresnext
plural of commodore
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Noun
  • Same thing with the almost 30 generals and admirals who have been fired without cause, without reason.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
  • Navy admirals and secretaries of defense and interior are among those who have snorkeled at Pearl Harbor, an unnamed former government diver told the AP, noting the excursions are educational in nature.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
  • In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • By allowing drone video feeds to be shared within larger command networks, operators and commanders can gain a more comprehensive view of ongoing operations.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
  • Many Naxal commanders are not taken alive.
    Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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“Commodores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodores. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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