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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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Even if Russian troops are unable to make progress, Rosin believes that Putin will persevere.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Statehood for Puerto Rico would immediately resolve this injustice, and every lawmaker that publicly supports our troops and veterans should fundamentally support Puerto Rico statehood.—
Nathaniel Morell Gonzalez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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In the second round against the Sabres, the Canadiens adapted to a highly mobile and skilled defense corps that regularly jumped into the rush and made life miserable defensively.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Williams provided some big plays in the Patriots’ wide receiver corps last season but hopes to stay more consistent in Year 2.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The program currently requires companies to submit a plan to the EPA outlining safety precautions, hazard assessments in the case of an accidental release and emergency response steps.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Her head is destroyed, the rear body is destroyed, the wings are gone, the legs are broken.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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