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
Researchers say the work could help extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and improve energy efficiency in future rail fleets.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The studios create and manage all aspects of each show’s production — from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry — for all 35 ships across the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas fleets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
For rental fleets, this flexibility means faster deployments and fewer compromises.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Finnsson added that the costs of using cleaner fuels or electrifying fleets have also prompted resistance.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Salesforce’s billion-dollar ‘Agentforce’ initiative envisions companies building fleets of autonomous agents that live directly inside its CRM software.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
In both cases the developers are looking to create a series of commercial condominiums to sell or lease to small contractors and tradespeople who need storage areas, office room and garage space, but not on the scale of large contractor with fleets of vehicles.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Still, aircraft in their fleets generally make multiple passenger flights in a single day.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Other transport companies like FedEx and Western Global also use the MD-11 planes in their airline fleets.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The studios create and manage all aspects of each show’s production — from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry — for all 35 ships across the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas fleets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
For rental fleets, this flexibility means faster deployments and fewer compromises.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Finnsson added that the costs of using cleaner fuels or electrifying fleets have also prompted resistance.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Salesforce’s billion-dollar ‘Agentforce’ initiative envisions companies building fleets of autonomous agents that live directly inside its CRM software.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
In both cases the developers are looking to create a series of commercial condominiums to sell or lease to small contractors and tradespeople who need storage areas, office room and garage space, but not on the scale of large contractor with fleets of vehicles.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Still, aircraft in their fleets generally make multiple passenger flights in a single day.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Other transport companies like FedEx and Western Global also use the MD-11 planes in their airline fleets.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleets
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The masked officers, in roving caravans of unmarked cars, drew resistance from angry crowds of immigration advocates and ordinary citizens, and were told by their leaders to meet anyone who harmed them with force.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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And finally the fellas wax poetic about winter caravans gone by and whatever happened to the exploding Winnebago from the 1980s.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 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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Leaders in Congress agreed and sent out armadas of patriot privateers to do just that, plundering British shipping around the Atlantic rim and forcing Royal Navy warships to redeploy to convoy duty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Each year, the flotillas have been intercepted by the Israeli army.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unruly Orange Line passengers Orange Line riders said seeing groups of unruly teenagers on trains and platforms was nothing new.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kids can attend shows at a live theater; learn about space, trains, pop culture and art through exhibits; and show off their athletic skills at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Marches or parades that require blocking traffic or street closures, large rallies requiring the use of sound amplifying devices or rallies over a certain size may require permits.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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Observed on the third Monday of February each year, the special day is celebrated through patriotic parades, historical reenactments, and readings of major presidential speeches, including Washington’s Farewell Address.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Fleets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleets. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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