Synonyms of fleets

fleets

noun

plural of fleet

as in convoys

a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management

a fleet of buses rolling down the highway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convoys
• caravans
• armadas
• flotillas
• trains
• parades
• processions
• lines
• navies
• cavalcades
• motorcades
• argosies
• columns
• corteges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fleets

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fleets of vessels directed by the Kremlin have reportedly started messing with offshore wind and communications infrastructure in northern Europe. —IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026

Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE each spend more than 5% of GDP on defense and operate some of the world’s most advanced combat air fleets. —Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026

And while the lifestyle of a full-time sport fisherman isn’t for everyone—pre-dawn mornings and long days on the water—the captains and mates of the Outer Banks’ charter fleets ensure that fishing is for everyone. —Brian Higgins, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026

When the Palisades and Eaton fires tore through Los Angeles, DeSantis deployed his fleets to first responders and others in need. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026

Lay users chatting with chatbots are having an entirely different experience compared to people at the frontier commanding fleets. —Tharin Pillay, Time, 27 Feb. 2026

Current federal rules require automakers to achieve an average of more than 50 miles per gallon for all the cars across their fleets by 2031. —Keith Laing, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026

The higher prices, combined with long wait times on orders, have left many fire departments with aging fleets, which is a public safety concern, fire departments say. —Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Researchers say the work could help extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and improve energy efficiency in future rail fleets. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026