as in convoys
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
a fleet of buses rolling down the highway
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Recent Examples of fleets
Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the nation’s B-52 and B-1 bomber fleets, told airmen across the command that the deaths were a reminder of the risks involved in maintaining the nation’s strategic deterrent.
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Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Those are the folks who buy the Chevy Silverado WT—well, them and fleets.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 17 June 2026
Boston and Seattle revised their building codes to make buildings more energy efficient and their public transportation fleets cleaner.
—Andres Clarens, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
The Navy proved capable of facilitating the movement of a limited number of tankers, including through the use of offshore oil transfer techniques adapted from the Iranian and Russian shadow fleets, according to a nice Reuters scoop.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Kerry said that industrial fishing fleets continue to exploit the oceans, with some vessels operating thousands of miles from home and using massive nets that indiscriminately catch marine life.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
However, hydrogen could have a stronger role in heavy transport, especially in long-distance trucks and high-use commercial fleets.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Rideshare fleets require significant maintenance infrastructure to ensure the cars are clean and running properly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Those are the folks who buy the Chevy Silverado WT—well, them and fleets.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 17 June 2026
Boston and Seattle revised their building codes to make buildings more energy efficient and their public transportation fleets cleaner.
—Andres Clarens, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
The Navy proved capable of facilitating the movement of a limited number of tankers, including through the use of offshore oil transfer techniques adapted from the Iranian and Russian shadow fleets, according to a nice Reuters scoop.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Kerry said that industrial fishing fleets continue to exploit the oceans, with some vessels operating thousands of miles from home and using massive nets that indiscriminately catch marine life.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
However, hydrogen could have a stronger role in heavy transport, especially in long-distance trucks and high-use commercial fleets.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Rideshare fleets require significant maintenance infrastructure to ensure the cars are clean and running properly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleets
Noun
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Camel caravans on the Silk Road once passed through this flat, dusty scrubland.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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As random players began to join and leave the caravans, a rock tour energy developed.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Musk proposes powering these super-armadas of satellites with solar panels.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Trump has referred to aircraft carriers and their accompanying destroyers as armadas and flotillas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Israeli forces have stopped several previous GSF flotillas from reaching Gaza's coast, arresting and deporting more than 470 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Activists on previous flotillas were brought to the same port, where some were processed and immediately deported, while others were detained before they were deported.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns with a smooth new track, refreshed trains, and a lower height requirement.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Noun
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There are parades, ceremonies, patriotic speeches, and countless displays of the Stars and Stripes.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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As communities across the Charlotte area prepare to honor Juneteenth, a variety of festivals, parades and cultural celebrations are bringing people together to reflect on history, celebrate freedom and showcase Black culture throughout the month of June.—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Fleets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleets. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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