doughboys

noun

plural of doughboy
as in infantrymen

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  1. soldiers
  2. foot soldiers
Noun
  • Given the global deployment of US troops and the frequency of its use of force, the fear was that the ICC would make US officials and soldiers vulnerable, and would reduce its freedom of military action.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Army officer who directly supervised Wes Moore in Afghanistan says the Maryland governor never led soldiers in combat and had no troops assigned to him.
    — Drew Sullins, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of soldiers
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  • Studies have also found that these individuals also appear to possess exceptionally robust natural killer cells, which are immune foot soldiers that are some of the first to find and kill invading pathogens.
    — Diana Kwon, Vox, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Throw in some legendary eateries, and AFMers are perfectly positioned to dine where Hollywood dealmakers, agency foot soldiers and bold names eat out.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of foot soldiers
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“Doughboys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doughboys. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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