sergeants

Definition of sergeantsnext
plural of sergeant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeants
Noun
  • For instance, when Chad Schnitger, an organizer based in Riverside, California, asked Faith & Freedom’s headquarters about starting a local chapter, Reed’s lieutenants provided him with their blessing, some literature, and a small financial donation.
    Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Al-Zubaidi ran for it, taking five of his top lieutenants to a military camp in Aden.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Honorary captains Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was an honorary captain for Indiana and watched the game from the Hoosiers’ sideline.
    Charles Odum, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Honorary captains Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was an honorary captain for Indiana and watched the game from the Hoosiers sideline.
    Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Sergeants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeants. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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