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
The regiment’s surviving soldiers reported hiding the banner, pennant and ribbons by wrapping them in tarps and burying them in the forest near Zielone 85 years ago.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
In December 2024 the battalion was expanded again into a full regiment, with a further tripling of the number of personnel.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Princess of Wales is the Colonel of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the Household Division that participate in the Trooping the Colour tradition, and her decision to wear aqua was a show of support.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025
As Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the British Army’s Household Division that participate in the ceremony, her presence carried both ceremonial and symbolic weight.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
In December 2024 the battalion was expanded again into a full regiment, with a further tripling of the number of personnel.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Princess of Wales is the Colonel of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the Household Division that participate in the Trooping the Colour tradition, and her decision to wear aqua was a show of support.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025
As Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards, one of the seven regiments of the British Army’s Household Division that participate in the ceremony, her presence carried both ceremonial and symbolic weight.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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For serious dancers, performing for the SFB, even as a corps member, is a high achievement, perhaps akin in sports to being on a Super Bowl-winning NFL team.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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There is one obvious hole — no Alex Pietrangelo — so the defense corps looks one impact guy short.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
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Around 2,000 Guard troops will be released, Parnell said, or half of the roughly 4,000 who were brought under federal control.—
July 15,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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The United States has a troop base on the grounds of Erbil airport protected by a close-range Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar, C-RAM, system.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Democratic Party remains at a crossroads, caught between the growing influence of the far-left, and the more politically viable moderate wing.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Giant petrels are one of the few bird species capable of traveling thousands of miles across the Southern Ocean, using soaring to ride wind currents for days without flapping their wings.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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To find out more about the new Status Pro X, visit the company’s website.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Bringing out a pest control company to spray your yard offers no more than temporary relief.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Five engines, two trucks, one squad, three ambulances, and three battalion chiefs assisted in fighting the fire.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Two battalion chiefs were killed, and one engineer was injured in the attack.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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