Synonyms of detachments

detachments

noun

plural of detachment

as in patrols

a small military unit with a special task or function

the general sent a detachment ahead to scout the enemy's position

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patrols
• troops
• battalions
• squads
• squadrons
• platoons
• regiments
• details
• pickets
• corps
• commandos
• outposts
• sentries
• paratroops
• wings
• companies
• watches
• commands
• firing squads
• rear guards
• divisions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detachments

His career spanned roles as Naval Security Group detachments in Japan and San Diego. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026

Additional police resources were deployed to the area from neighboring detachments, along with the North District Emergency Response Team. — Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026

The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel. — CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025

Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025