as in battalions
a military unit consisting of soldiers, ships, or aircraft
A reconnaissance squadron was deployed to the area.
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Recent Examples of squadrons
Throughout his career -- from commanding helicopter squadrons to leading Carrier Strike Group One and standing up the International Maritime Security Construct -- Admiral Holsey has demonstrated unwavering commitment to mission, people, and nation.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Instead, the $252 billion option would include additional Patriot missile batteries and air-control squadrons, dozens of new aircraft, and next-generation systems to defend against drone and cruise missile attacks on major population centers, military bases, and other key areas.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The overwhelming pattern is that what China showcases at Tiananmen becomes reality in squadrons, brigades, and fleets.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its aviation force consists of nine squadrons of fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft, the latter referring to F-35C stealth fighter jets.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As everyone knows, people in the neighboring state of New Jersey, right across the Hudson, have been spotting ominous squadrons of alien drones.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Allied pilots soon developed tactics to nullify the aircraft’s advantages, with America P-51 squadrons, in particular, taking a heavy toll on inexperienced Me-262 pilots.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Similar tactics were also used in air warfare, perhaps most famously by the elite WWII Pathfinder squadrons.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The naval air station in the Pacific Northwest is where all but one Navy tactical electronic attack squadrons flying the EA-18G Growler are based.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Instead, the $252 billion option would include additional Patriot missile batteries and air-control squadrons, dozens of new aircraft, and next-generation systems to defend against drone and cruise missile attacks on major population centers, military bases, and other key areas.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The overwhelming pattern is that what China showcases at Tiananmen becomes reality in squadrons, brigades, and fleets.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its aviation force consists of nine squadrons of fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft, the latter referring to F-35C stealth fighter jets.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As everyone knows, people in the neighboring state of New Jersey, right across the Hudson, have been spotting ominous squadrons of alien drones.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Allied pilots soon developed tactics to nullify the aircraft’s advantages, with America P-51 squadrons, in particular, taking a heavy toll on inexperienced Me-262 pilots.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Similar tactics were also used in air warfare, perhaps most famously by the elite WWII Pathfinder squadrons.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The naval air station in the Pacific Northwest is where all but one Navy tactical electronic attack squadrons flying the EA-18G Growler are based.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squadrons
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One’s impression is suddenly modified by the casual strength his handshake conveys, and rightly so, for beneath the elegant lines of his suit are hidden a hard body and the stamina of 10 battalions.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Avivi said that gathering information on Hamas terrorists and the organization’s structure has been an ongoing effort for years, including mapping platoons, companies, and battalions, as well as identifying commanders.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both artists are represented by landscapes, seascapes, portraits and family groupings.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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This included all four tight ends, with the Rams rolling out 12- and 13-personnel groupings with a lot of frequency against the Jaguars.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Squadrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squadrons. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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