as in convoys
a group of small ships
a colorful flotilla of boats
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Recent Examples of flotillas
Since 2010, all flotillas attempting to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel in international waters.
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Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotillas
Noun
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Coordinating fleets of robotic arms remains one of the toughest problems in modern manufacturing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The overwhelming pattern is that what China showcases at Tiananmen becomes reality in squadrons, brigades, and fleets.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fears gripped Chicago over the weekend On the Lower West Side of Chicago, the start of Mexican Independence Day celebrations typically marks a raucous weekend of parties and parades drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the question is military credibility, the United States signals through deployments and exercises, not parades.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The outlet reported that Harry is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look out for medieval reenactments for which whole towns dress in costume, and religious processions where music is the soul of the streets.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Flotillas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotillas. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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