Thesaurus results for PLATOON

platoon

noun

plə-ˈtün

Definition of platoon

as in team

a group of people working together on a task will need a platoon of assistants to mount the display at the spring flower show

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Recent Examples of platoon The Yankees are specifically trying to add a right-handed hitting catcher who could, at the very least, platoon with Austin Wells. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 Beyond them, rookie outfielder Owen Caissie (right calf strain), who has held his own in a platoon role in right field, is also out until potentially the start of August. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Larnach also embodies the team’s all-for-one mentality, accepting his role in a platoon and trying to build his routine around that role. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Regarding Salas’ floor and upside, another scout sees him as no less than a future platoon catcher who plays against right-handed pitching. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for platoon

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Noun

Caminero has batted third in nearly half the team’s games (52) and has also been penciled in at the second spot in the order (35) as well as cleanup (23).

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
More than 4,000 personnel are battling fires statewide, with crews from 14 states and an Australian team assisting.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of team

Noun

Many were wrapped in towels to shield from the wind, while army and police vehicles patrolled the road behind them.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
The boy, now 17, told the Associated Press that those who ordered him strapped to the gun were Colombian mercenaries providing military aid to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces against the army in the war, now in its fourth year.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of army

Noun

Kat and Aesha take the guests swimming in some nearby caves while the rest of the crew holds down the fort.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
Expect to see families and multi-generational crews enjoying all the complimentary fun across three separate pool experiences, an outdoor volleyball court, a putting green, a soccer field, and yoga classes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of crew

Noun

Last year’s drills involved one brigade of more than 3,000 reservists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Haley Stevens says criticism comes from coastal elites In the viral TMZ video posted July 22, Stevens was stopped by Jacob Wasserman, a member of the gossip brigade's new team in Washington.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of brigade

Noun

Kelsey Whetro is a battalion chief for the KCFD, and one of the four coordinators in charge of Camp Fury.

— Julianna Mejia July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Justin Sylvia said the department has a battalion chief working with a group that includes Waymo as the city prepares for the rollout.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of battalion

Noun

More than just medals, parents and coaches from both teams told The Beacon-News these squads have helped young athletes learn to overcome adversity, achieve more academically and create long-lasting friendships.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Later, he was added onto the team’s practice squad in late October.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of squad

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