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
Noun
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According to a contingency plan posted by the Pentagon this weekend, all active-duty troops would be required to keep working.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kenyan mission’s failure to stop gangs The future role of Kenya in the new force remains unclear, and the resolution doesn’t say who has committed to deploying military and police troops, or how much the new GSF will cost.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leading the receiving corps against the Rams was recently signed wideout Kendrick Bourne, who hauled in 10 receptions for 142 yards.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.—
Kate Payne,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The plan is funded by insurance companies that do business in the state.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The bird had blue feathers on its back and tail and white spots on its wings, similar to a blue jay.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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On my table balances a Sculpey clay figurine of the Egyptian deity Ptah mashed with Unicron, whose wings serve the dual purpose of cape and sculpture brace.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Regiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiments. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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