as in group
formal
a large collection of people, animals, or things often placed close together
A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle. She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras.
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Recent Examples of phalanx
The doors were guarded and floors patrolled by a heavy phalanx of university police officers.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Matt James was present, and a phalanx of animal-care officers stood in a corner, in case there were problems.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Fenerbahce winger Irfan Can Kahveci attempted to usher Mourinho away from the scene, before a phalanx of security guards and Galatasaray players arrived.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Most of the team walked back to the locker room in front of a vocal phalanx of fans.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Matt James was present, and a phalanx of animal-care officers stood in a corner, in case there were problems.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Fenerbahce winger Irfan Can Kahveci attempted to usher Mourinho away from the scene, before a phalanx of security guards and Galatasaray players arrived.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Most of the team walked back to the locker room in front of a vocal phalanx of fans.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phalanx
Noun
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Government workers are an articulate and politically well-connected group of people to whip into a frenzy.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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However, the reality is that a democratic society relies on the group shouldering some costs for the benefit of the whole.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The brigade’s press officer suggested to me that a drop-off in Western weapon supplies might not be as devastating as once thought.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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The Ukrainian brigade claimed heavy Russian losses, including at least 240 troops killed or wounded and 96 motorcycles knocked out.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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With the Cubs' current platoon situation at first base with Michael Busch and Justin Turner, Chicago would gladly take Goldschmidt's production against left-handers over Turner's.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Crawford could eliminate the need for a CF platoon if his unbelievable reverse splits carry over to the big leagues.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Beijing has criticized the informal grouping, accusing it of fueling regional tensions.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The band seeks musicians on woodwind, brass and other instruments, with a good attitude, sense of humor, and desire to play together in a creative way.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Sales of the title grew dramatically, and this week the Grammy winner’s latest full-length returns to multiple rankings and even brings the band back to the top spot on one tally in the United Kingdom.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Easily adaptable to current battery manufacturing, the technology paves the way for efficient mass production and rapid commercialization.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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As a result, the team eliminated microscopic cracks, ensuring stronger, more resilient batteries while simultaneously improving their lifespan and performance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite this technicality, this anthology TV show skillfully evokes the milieu of King as a posse of top-notch acting talent (including Sissy Spacek, André Holland, and, in season 2, Lizzy Caplan as a young Annie Wilkes) help extend the Master of the Macabre's universe.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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And for wine enthusiasts, there’s a posse of new cowboys in town at Rodeo Hills.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Phalanx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phalanx. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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