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
Local squadrons had to arrest a certain number of citizens so they could be designated enemies of the people.
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M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The aircraft carrier hosts multiple squadrons of aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Russian Su-30 jets currently make up the majority of India’s 29 fighter squadrons, according to Reuters.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Pilots are drawn from operational fighter squadrons and often have combat experience before joining the unit.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Ford, which carries four squadrons of F/A-18 attack fighter jets and electronic warfare aircraft, is capable of a significant aerial bombing campaign.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The aircraft carrier hosts multiple squadrons of aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Russian Su-30 jets currently make up the majority of India’s 29 fighter squadrons, according to Reuters.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Pilots are drawn from operational fighter squadrons and often have combat experience before joining the unit.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Ford, which carries four squadrons of F/A-18 attack fighter jets and electronic warfare aircraft, is capable of a significant aerial bombing campaign.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squadrons
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Top-tier television used to entice movie stars with the promise of meaty roles and superlative writing; 2025 television enlists battalions of Oscar winners by waving around a script based on a mid-tier best seller and the prospect of a couple of months on location in Nantucket.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2025
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Firefighters quickly called more engines and battalions as the blaze grew.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the event of a counter-protest, police can separate the two groups — as long as the groups can still see and hear each other.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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With five defensive backs on the field most of the time, Patterson’s scheme is intended to adjust to any offense, allowing for his defense to limit substitutions and match up against most personnel groupings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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After a top coat, Sun added asymmetrical groupings of rhinestones, jewels, sequins, and caviar beads for a truly otherworldly outcome.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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