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
It was presented to a regiment that was ultimately captured in 1864, but the flag was saved by a private who wrapped it around his body to bring it home.
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Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Here are five takeaways from the game itself and the spring practice regiment as a whole.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Although his son isn’t a part of the regiment anymore, Graves said, he’s turned some of his experience into a career.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The charges follow a military report released in 2020 that found evidence elite SAS and commando regiment troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and other noncombatants.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Here are five takeaways from the game itself and the spring practice regiment as a whole.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Although his son isn’t a part of the regiment anymore, Graves said, he’s turned some of his experience into a career.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The charges follow a military report released in 2020 that found evidence elite SAS and commando regiment troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and other noncombatants.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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And few areas have drawn more criticism than a relief corps that went from one of baseball’s hottest units to one struggling to protect leads and close out games.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Florida’s receiving corps is stacked with rising sophomore stars Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson, highly productive Auburn transfer Eric Singleton, the surprising Mays and veteran TJ Abrams.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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The knock-on effect is a shortage of fuel and munitions for Russian frontline troops in southern Ukraine, further disrupting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wartime goals.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The troops are ready for war At the end of Season 2, Westeros is on the verge of battle.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The June 23 Democratic primary will show whether his wing of the party has the same success as the Knicks, who won their first championship in 53 years.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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The bulk of Event Strategies' federal contracts have been awarded since Justin Caporale, the company’s former CEO, was appointed executive producer for major events and public appearances in the Executive Office of the President.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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John Leavell, battalion chief with the Spokane Valley Fire Department, was one of the first people to spot the fire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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But times were changing, and Fergie was among the Colored men assigned to what would become a fourth battalion in the third contingency of the British West Indies Regiment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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