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as in armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
joined the French Foreign Legion
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as in throngs
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert
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Recent Examples of legions
After the horrible murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, legions of fans revisited to the director’s films, and this is one of his best.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The Iran war has shaken Dubai’s status as a global wealth hub, as legions of expatriates scramble to escape and family offices and wealth managers reconsider their Middle East footprint.
—Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last year, Mexican troops have been deployed across the country to quell narco-violence, arresting legions of cartel operatives, seizing tons of illicit drugs and busting hundreds of clandestine laboratories.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, there are also legions of Scream fans who are coming out to support Campbell's return as a lead of the franchise, Williamson's chance to take the director's seat for one of these films, and overall excitement for a new slasher-whodunnit.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Its Claude models, especially the software-writing tool Claude Code, have won legions of devoted fans.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The strike prompted the hospitals to hire legions of temporary nurses to fill in staffing gaps during a demanding flu season, raising concerns among some of the hospital system’s most vulnerable patients and their families.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Simone Biles, Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga, Naomi Osaka, and Chappell Roan are among the legions of recognisable names who haven’t struggled in silence.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The Iran war has shaken Dubai’s status as a global wealth hub, as legions of expatriates scramble to escape and family offices and wealth managers reconsider their Middle East footprint.
—Robert Frank,hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last year, Mexican troops have been deployed across the country to quell narco-violence, arresting legions of cartel operatives, seizing tons of illicit drugs and busting hundreds of clandestine laboratories.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, there are also legions of Scream fans who are coming out to support Campbell's return as a lead of the franchise, Williamson's chance to take the director's seat for one of these films, and overall excitement for a new slasher-whodunnit.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Its Claude models, especially the software-writing tool Claude Code, have won legions of devoted fans.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The strike prompted the hospitals to hire legions of temporary nurses to fill in staffing gaps during a demanding flu season, raising concerns among some of the hospital system’s most vulnerable patients and their families.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Simone Biles, Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga, Naomi Osaka, and Chappell Roan are among the legions of recognisable names who haven’t struggled in silence.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legions
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As the pro-Trump armies that thrive on Elon Musk’s X have likewise proved again and again, propaganda can now be crowdsourced just as easily as air-strike footage.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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The regime that held the Middle East hostage with proxy armies, ballistic missiles and a nuclear program inching toward a weapon has lost its leadership, its senior military command and significant parts of its offensive capability.—
Andrew Ghalili,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Marines, the only service with a command structure for its wounded warrior program, has two battalions, one at Camp Pendleton and the other at Camp Lejeune.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.—
Jack Brook,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Vampires dominated the screen in the 2010s, as gritty zombie hordes had the decade before that.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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And with the release of Live at the Palace, there’s a clear part of Fleming that hopes to show other comedians a way to live with the reactions of online hordes, without letting the fear of them change their work.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the cat-and-mouse game of drone warfare, the Ukrainians have also built up a layered defense against the Shahed and its variants – and claim to have seen significant success in countering Russian drone swarms.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The virus was confirmed in two backyard flocks located in New London County and New Haven County, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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There have been four detections of bird flu in poultry flocks in Wisconsin so far in 2026, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Marsh is also concerned with how crowds, loud noises and bright lights could impact animals nearby.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the celebration always draws massive crowds, attendees were especially excited for Gu, who drew loud cheers.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Legions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legions. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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