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
Veterans Jason Heyward and Connor Joe were signed as a platoon in left.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The 6-1, 280-pound defender will probably rotate with Brown like a platoon of left- and right-handed outfielders in baseball.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Warfare reunites Garland with Civil War military advisor Mendoza and this film plays out real events in real-time, based on Mendoza and his platoon’s experience on a mission in Iraq in 2006.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Jon Singleton could become the primary first baseman or perhaps form a platoon with Zach Dezenzo, whose path to a roster spot would be wide open if Walker must miss time.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Chuck Murr, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The 6-1, 280-pound defender will probably rotate with Brown like a platoon of left- and right-handed outfielders in baseball.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Warfare reunites Garland with Civil War military advisor Mendoza and this film plays out real events in real-time, based on Mendoza and his platoon’s experience on a mission in Iraq in 2006.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Jon Singleton could become the primary first baseman or perhaps form a platoon with Zach Dezenzo, whose path to a roster spot would be wide open if Walker must miss time.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platoon
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Just three months before the kickoff of Combs' trial, attorney Anthony Ricco withdrew from the rapper's legal team on Feb. 21.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Their scorching hot start has been the result of a long lineup, run suppression and an energetic style of play that wears out other teams on both sides of the ball.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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More than a month into operations, the army deployed a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East, but the campaign has not stopped Houthi attacks.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The structures facilitate easy communication among crew members, which speeds up the delivery of projects and minimizes disturbances. Flexibility and security in dynamic situations Flexibility is another major advantage of construction trailers.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some might argue that ten brigades is still not much force compared with the 90-odd regular and 80-odd irregular regiments in the Russian army.—
Barry R. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Apr. 2025
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Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion were dispatched, the Defense Department said at the time.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Players take on the role of an on-the-field commander in a battalion from a third-person perspective.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This year’s ceremony not only marks the battalion’s official recognition with the Congressional Gold Medal — one of the highest civilian honors in the United States — but also underscores a broader effort to educate the public and inspire future generations through these powerful narratives.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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So, with five league games remaining and potentially three more in European competition before the squad travel to the United States for the Club World Cup (CWC) in June, there is plenty still on the line for Enzo Maresca’s side.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Platoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platoon. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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