flotilla

noun

Definition of flotillanext
as in convoy
a group of small ships a colorful flotilla of boats

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Recent Examples of flotilla Now known as Sail4th 250, the parade of ships is a successor to Operation Sail, the international flotilla of schooners and barques and windjammers brought into New York Harbor half a dozen times starting in 1964. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 Brian Hurley predicts, meanwhile, that as more independent astronauts from around the world begin occupying the orbital rings closest to Earth, SpaceX could move to connect up small flotillas of Starships into larger interlinked clusters. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The ships will enter Boston Harbor in flotillas and turn around near Charlestown before docking. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 17 June 2026 What made the operation unusual was the involvement of Task Force 59, a dedicated artificial intelligence and unmanned systems integration unit that operates a flotilla of drone boats, including the Corsair. — David Szondy june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flotilla
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotilla
  1. convoy
  2. fleet
  3. parade
  4. navy
  5. procession
  6. armada
Noun
  • Under the Obama administration, an international coalition targeting the Libyan regime of Moammar Qadafi during the country’s 2011 civil war struck his fleeing convoy, leading to his capture and killing by rebel fighters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of convoy
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  • Rather than investing heavily in a handful of sophisticated drones, the military aims to field larger fleets that can absorb battlefield losses without significantly affecting operational capability.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • The city is electrifying its bus fleet, with a goal of full conversion by 2030.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of fleet
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  • But no matter who claims the victory, the kids get to keep their World Cup gear, and a one-in-a-million opportunity to watch the match after their parade out with the players.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • This year features events spanning historical reenactments, fairs and parades — and a few reached capacity months ago.
    — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of parade
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  • The navy statement did not provide an exact number of fatalities, but local media reported at least six deaths.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • Chat had taught her about Japanese fashion and about the creativity that could come from expressing your personality through your clothes, but Zi usually put on the same sweater—navy, with hearts stitched into it.
    — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of navy
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  • The funeral events – especially Monday’s procession through Tehran – were highly emotional affairs.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In Houston, thousands of Dutch supporters marched through the heat in a river of orange on the Oranje Fanwalk, joined by almost anyone willing to enter the procession.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
Definition of procession
Noun
  • Not an inciting event for troll armadas to threaten the people involved.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Corlys has his own armada sailing for Rhaenyra.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Definition of armada

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