as in convoys
a group of small ships
a colorful flotilla of boats
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Recent Examples of flotillas
Trump has referred to aircraft carriers and their accompanying destroyers as armadas and flotillas.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Each year, the flotillas have been intercepted by the Israeli army.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Previous attempts by activist flotillas to break the blockade have largely failed and sometimes sparked deadly clashes, including during the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla raid.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
What has happened to previous aid flotillas?
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Since 2010, all flotillas attempting to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel in international waters.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Each year, the flotillas have been intercepted by the Israeli army.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Previous attempts by activist flotillas to break the blockade have largely failed and sometimes sparked deadly clashes, including during the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla raid.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
What has happened to previous aid flotillas?
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Since 2010, all flotillas attempting to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel in international waters.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotillas
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Researchers say the work could help extend service life, reduce maintenance demands, and improve energy efficiency in future rail fleets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The studios create and manage all aspects of each show’s production — from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry — for all 35 ships across the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas fleets.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers in one committee asked about how the bill could impact pride parades and the safety of participants.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The American flag, first recognized by Congress in 1777, represents the nation in all sorts of ways — in battle, in parades, at ballgames, at the Olympics and even on caskets — and has evolved over the years.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modi’s Tianjin outreach and the processions to Trump’s court in Washington reflect this broader recalibration.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Flotillas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotillas. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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