garrisoned

Definition of garrisonednext
past tense of garrison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for garrisoned
Verb
  • The spot is currently occupied by a low placeholder building, covered with colorful graffiti-style murals, and a beer garden.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • With his winters and springs occupied, Harper typically gets inquiries about a certain fall sport.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Destruction in Mariupol At the start of the war, Russian forces besieged Mariupol before the port city fell in May 2022.
    Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The Adams administration was besieged with corruption at every level—the Blackness of the perpetrators was of no solace.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Flights into some Jalisco airports were grounded and cartel gunmen blockaded highways by setting fire to vehicles in 20 states, according to Mexican authorities.
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Garrisoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrisoned. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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