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After World War I, the US Navy operated the Yangtze Patrol, a flotilla of gunboats that protected American interests – including missionaries and oil companies – inside China during a lengthy period of warlordism and instability.
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Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
However, the Australian admiral cautioned that the Chinese naval flotilla's direction, purpose and intent remain unclear.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The incident comes a month after Thunberg and others were brought to Israel after their flotilla was intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade.
—David Matthews, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
The Ford joins a flotilla of destroyers, war planes and special operations assets that are already in the region.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
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Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
However, the Australian admiral cautioned that the Chinese naval flotilla's direction, purpose and intent remain unclear.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
The incident comes a month after Thunberg and others were brought to Israel after their flotilla was intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade.
—David Matthews, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
The Ford joins a flotilla of destroyers, war planes and special operations assets that are already in the region.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotilla
Noun
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The twins were released, and Oseguera sent them on their way with a convoy of sicarios — hitmen — for safekeeping.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fadi al-Qassem, the Syrian Foreign Ministry representative for the al-Hol camp administration, said the final convoy left the camp Sunday morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Macron's office said his talks with the Ukrainian leader will focus on efforts to counter Russia's shadow fleet of tankers that are shipping oil in violation of international sanctions but are hard to stop.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Iran’s military capabilities weren’t as sophisticated as today’s, and the Navy’s fleet was twice as large.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Alonzo said the Oak Cliff parade is the only large-scale event in Dallas without one.—
Bella Monaco,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The United States has pledged to keep the strait open and has led intense airstrikes targeting Iran's navy and the port city of Bandar Abbas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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On’s SenseTec Studio leggings come in a mix of neutrals (black and navy) and pastels (washed pink, mint green, dusty mauve, and a wispy blue that’s soon to launch).—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Police and firefighters are at the head of the procession, joined by color guards from the American Legion and VFW and the Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville.—
Annie Alleman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Okinawa, Japan, aboard the USS Tripoli, will join an armada of ships taking part in the Iran war, a source told NPR on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zero tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, a narrow channel just off Iran’s southern coast that’s normally packed with an armada of 60 or more ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Flotilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotilla. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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