as in corps
a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers (called battalions)
infantry/cavalry regiments
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Recent Examples of regiment
If immigrants were found to have an active case of tuberculosis, they were sent to the island’s quarantine station so they could be treated with a strict regiment of isolation, fresh air and extensive rest until doctors cleared them, according to the CDC.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The regiment, established in 2007, provides comprehensive, personalized and non-medical care for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors attached to Marine units and their families.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Katherine Barkman was a highlight as the first regiment’s baton-twirling majorette; surely Balanchine himself would have delighted in her playful musicality.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorized by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, the regiment consisted of an all-Black troop commanded by white officers.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The regiment, established in 2007, provides comprehensive, personalized and non-medical care for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors attached to Marine units and their families.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Katherine Barkman was a highlight as the first regiment’s baton-twirling majorette; surely Balanchine himself would have delighted in her playful musicality.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorized by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, the regiment consisted of an all-Black troop commanded by white officers.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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The deal also included a draft pick that eventually became Bowen Byram, and those two helped Cale Makar reshape the Avalanche defense corps and deliver a Stanley Cup championship in 2022.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers shored up their receiving corps during free agency and also brought back Dre Greenlaw to boost their defense.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The island, where Iran loads nearly all its oil exports, is seen as a potential target if Washington decides to hit Iranian energy or to use ground troops to seize it.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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The move came after a series of Iranian attacks on other troops at British, French and Italian bases in northern Iraq.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The French capital has had a left-wing leadership for 25 years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is contained within its own wing on the second floor, with two walk-in closets and a bath with a skylight, soaking tub, and separate water closets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Denver is considering drop its two scooter providers in favor of a sole operator — a company called Veo that plans to offer cheaper prices for rides and more scooter options.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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But General Mills fell 3% after the company behind the Pillsbury, Progresso and Wheaties brands reported a weaker profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, historical epics reimagine Ming dynasty battalions fighting fantastical monsters, using special effects and visuals in ways that traditional production might find prohibitively expensive.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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His father served and climbed the ranks to become a battalion chief, and several uncles were CFD supervisors, too.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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