as in convoys
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
a fleet of buses rolling down the highway
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fleets
Humanoid has unveiled a new AI system designed to control and coordinate entire robot fleets under a single digital brain.
—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Since then, TxDOT has continually sent fleets of trucks to plow main thoroughfares like Central Expressway in Richardson on Monday night and Highway 287 in Decatur earlier in the day.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Regulations drive manufacturers to electrify their fleets, giving buyers more choices in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 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
Coast Guard and navy ships, along with a surveillance plane, an air force Black Hawk helicopter and fleets of fishing boats were carrying out search and rescue operations off Basilan, Dua said.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Since then, TxDOT has continually sent fleets of trucks to plow main thoroughfares like Central Expressway in Richardson on Monday night and Highway 287 in Decatur earlier in the day.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Regulations drive manufacturers to electrify their fleets, giving buyers more choices in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 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
Coast Guard and navy ships, along with a surveillance plane, an air force Black Hawk helicopter and fleets of fishing boats were carrying out search and rescue operations off Basilan, Dua said.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleets
Noun
-
Protester caravans regularly form behind immigration convoys, creating mobile protests of anger and warning that weave through city streets.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The styling isn't all that radically different from what caravans are today, but it is rounded out for better aerodynamics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
Trump has referred to aircraft carriers and their accompanying destroyers as armadas and flotillas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Each year, the flotillas have been intercepted by the Israeli army.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
-
American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The ceremony, produced by Balich Wonder Studio, will take place at the Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium, with additional events around Milan and athlete parades in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Filled with beads, sequins, parades, and masquerade balls, the grand finale of the carnival season calls for a manicure that’s just as showstopping.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fleets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleets. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
