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Recent Examples of flotilla
The carrier and its strike group will increase a flotilla of at least eight other warships and more than 10,000 troops that Trump has sent to the Caribbean in recent weeks.
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Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
Then sank a flotilla,Then fought a gorilla,And wasn’t ashamed one scintilla!
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Under the cover of night, a flotilla of boats, some of them commandeered from local fishermen, tried to cross the Dnipro and land on the embankment near the plant, according to three Ukrainian military officers involved in the planning and execution of the assault.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Clinton and his flotilla made their way east to the canal’s terminus in Albany, then down the Hudson River to New York City.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
Then sank a flotilla,Then fought a gorilla,And wasn’t ashamed one scintilla!
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Under the cover of night, a flotilla of boats, some of them commandeered from local fishermen, tried to cross the Dnipro and land on the embankment near the plant, according to three Ukrainian military officers involved in the planning and execution of the assault.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Clinton and his flotilla made their way east to the canal’s terminus in Albany, then down the Hudson River to New York City.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotilla
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When the officers’ vehicle moved, a small convoy of activists followed in their cars for a few blocks until the officers stopped again.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some five hours after the shooting, after one more big push down the street, enforcement officers left in a convoy.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Foremost, there is the recent play of starting center Bam Adebayo, who simply proved too fleet and agile for Vucevic to contain Thursday night, closing with 20 points and 12 rebounds.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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The ongoing investigation will look into the behavior of the vehicles in school zones and neighboring areas, especially during normal school pick-up and drop-off times, as well as whether the fleet is adhering to posted speed limits.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Shamrock Club's parade will follow its typical route.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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From the get-go, Tesla owners enjoyed a parade of new features rolled out via software downloads.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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Whether worn with jeans or leggings or styled with a coordinating navy sweater à la Longoria, this transitional top is sure to become a standout staple in your wardrobe.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The focus will be on classic styles, with both peak and notched lapels, as well as classic colors such as dark blue and deep navy.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Behind him, the procession slowly comes to rest, their candles swaying in the night air.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Videos shared on social media show armed agents standing in the middle of the intersection while a procession of unmarked vehicles turned into 11th Street.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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In early December, as U.S. forces prepared for a possible attack on Venezuela, a Chinese navy ship sailed near the American armada gathered in the Caribbean.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Flotilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotilla. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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