as in troops
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
The camp is made up of 10 regiments, totaling more than 6,000 cadets.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The three regiments, each part of the Household Division, are known for their historic roles in royal and national defense.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Books about the experiences of military regiments and battle anecdotes have also been published.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Jam sessions and strict music regiments spearheaded by Sun Ra ensued and the band blossomed.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The three regiments, each part of the Household Division, are known for their historic roles in royal and national defense.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Books about the experiences of military regiments and battle anecdotes have also been published.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Jam sessions and strict music regiments spearheaded by Sun Ra ensued and the band blossomed.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiments
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In an escalation of hostilities against Venezuela, the Department of Defense has recently moved some ten thousand troops into the region, mostly to former military bases in Puerto Rico.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the federal government sent hundreds of troops to Michoacan to protect lime growers complaining of extortion threats.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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With the absence of Wilson on Sunday, quarterback Justin Fields will be throwing to a receiving corps that has been lackluster so far this season.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Suffice it to say, the Buccaneers’ receiving corps — missing several noteworthy pass catchers — is rather depleted.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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With deadlines set, delayed and often re-announced with each press conference, companies can’t plan or invest.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other insects, like the tiny grey butterflies and the pale cloudy-yellow ones who danced above my head, as well as the lethe butterflies – the ones that flattened their wings upon the soil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The longtime Victoria's Secret Angel wore a pair of bronze angel wings during the runway show, which featured musical performances from the likes of Missy Elliott and Madison Beer.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Regiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiments. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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