sergeants

Definition of sergeantsnext
plural of sergeant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sergeants
Noun
  • Now, with one final piece to his BBC Studios jigsaw soon falling into place, Bennett is trying to free up his key lieutenants to birth the next generation of hits, nurture the current ones and invest in a new wave of talent.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The first images viewers saw were the introductions of the coaches and quarterbacks for each side, generals and lieutenants, twin pillars of the franchises.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Chu and Ouellette, as well as both serving as captains of their countries, each wore the number 13 on their jerseys.
    Hannah Ryan, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Those captains – James and Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry – essentially led the world’s most talented pickup game.
    Staff report, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Sergeants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sergeants. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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