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
Commercial fleets—delivery vans, buses and utility vehicles—can generate continuous dashcam footage.
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Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Carlon said safety and operational efficiency drive interest as airlines evaluate upgrades for Boeing 737 fleets.
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Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Policies, oversight committees, post-incident reviews and emerging control planes help register agents, enforce policy, manage identity and log activity across agent fleets.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
For researchers looking to train the next generation of frontier models, access to Google’s vast fleets of custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) remains one of the most compelling recruiting tools in the industry.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
While no new missile or bomb was being tested, the sortie generated engineering data that could streamline future weapons integration programs across allied F-35 fleets.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Carlon said safety and operational efficiency drive interest as airlines evaluate upgrades for Boeing 737 fleets.
—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Policies, oversight committees, post-incident reviews and emerging control planes help register agents, enforce policy, manage identity and log activity across agent fleets.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
For researchers looking to train the next generation of frontier models, access to Google’s vast fleets of custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) remains one of the most compelling recruiting tools in the industry.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
While no new missile or bomb was being tested, the sortie generated engineering data that could streamline future weapons integration programs across allied F-35 fleets.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleets
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Camel caravans on the Silk Road once passed through this flat, dusty scrubland.
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As random players began to join and leave the caravans, a rock tour energy developed.
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Musk proposes powering these super-armadas of satellites with solar panels.
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Trump has referred to aircraft carriers and their accompanying destroyers as armadas and flotillas.
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The ships will enter Boston Harbor in flotillas and turn around near Charlestown before docking.
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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.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
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New York brokerage firm workers tossed the paper from office windows during parades in the late 19th century, adding a swirling spectacle.
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America250 Various cities across the country will host parades, festivals and major fireworks shows on or near the Fourth of July to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
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“Fleets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleets. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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