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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 regiments
More than 6,600 Iowans in 11 regiments would serve there, with 2,409 casualties ― nearly a quarter of the Union total.
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Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
The French army noticed the Croats' fighting skills – and their fashion sense – recruiting many into elite cavalry regiments that would become known as the Royal Cravates.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
McManus said this was one of three parachute regiments in the 101st Airborne Division.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
The city perched on the Potomac River had similarities with his home, namely the presence of military regiments mingling with a multitude of free Blacks.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Many rank-and-file enlistees were also recent immigrants, and patriot regiments hummed with a cacophony of different tongues, accents, and dialects throughout the war.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The pair later designed pieces for various regiments of the Royal Guards, the sentries protecting Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace in London.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The soldiers were from historic regiments including the Queen's Own Rifles, the Royal Regiment of Canada and personnel from one of the largest Reserve divisions of the Royal Canadian Navy.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
The French army noticed the Croats' fighting skills – and their fashion sense – recruiting many into elite cavalry regiments that would become known as the Royal Cravates.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
McManus said this was one of three parachute regiments in the 101st Airborne Division.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
The city perched on the Potomac River had similarities with his home, namely the presence of military regiments mingling with a multitude of free Blacks.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Many rank-and-file enlistees were also recent immigrants, and patriot regiments hummed with a cacophony of different tongues, accents, and dialects throughout the war.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The pair later designed pieces for various regiments of the Royal Guards, the sentries protecting Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace in London.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The soldiers were from historic regiments including the Queen's Own Rifles, the Royal Regiment of Canada and personnel from one of the largest Reserve divisions of the Royal Canadian Navy.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiments
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Chernobyl, once a popular tourist destination, has been closed to most visitors since Russian troops, crossing into Ukraine from Belarus, briefly occupied the plant four years ago.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some 900 people died in the war, including 649 Argentines, 255 British troops and three civilian islanders.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 Apr. 2026
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New York decided to add another linebacker, Arvell Reese, to their corps and an offensive lineman, Francis Mauigoa.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, some beat reporters argue that Trump’s attendance is a concession of sorts — an acknowledgment of the press corps’ enduring power.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Datadog and Block are among the companies reporting their latest quarterly results next week that can count on earnings momentum as a catalyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The companies that have settled suits with state and local governments and other groups include drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and at least one consulting firm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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One amounted to a reinvention of the cell on wheels (COW) truck, a longstanding tool to add temporary coverage, with wings and rotors.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Entertainment needs are satiated by Google TV over Wi-Fi 6, with Netflix cooked in and other popular streaming services waiting in the wings.—
Paul Ridden
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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