1
as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers
a celebrated acting troop will be coming to town next month to perform one of Shakespeare's plays
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2
as in military
troops plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
the troops overseas are grateful for the support of so many at home
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as in to march
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Recent Examples of troop
Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Faced with an enemy encirclement, the General ordered his troops to use their heavy armored wagons to provide cover.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
By 2014, Wolff was spending hours at Epstein’s mansion watching a parade of powerful men troop through, and considering writing.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Belarus, a close ally of the Kremlin, has allowed Russia to use its territory as a staging ground to send troops into Ukraine and to host some of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Faced with an enemy encirclement, the General ordered his troops to use their heavy armored wagons to provide cover.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Verb
How would troop deployments differ under the Insurrection Act?
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
By 2014, Wolff was spending hours at Epstein’s mansion watching a parade of powerful men troop through, and considering writing.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troop
Noun
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Today, seven all-female troupes ride among some 300 male ones.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The ballet troupe’s 25th anniversary production follows Jack and Jill down a rabbit hole, through a cave of wonders and into Neverland, set upon music by Charlie Chaplin, Carl Davis, Carmen DeLeone and Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2026
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With Western military aid and innovations from Ukraine’s now-thriving domestic defense industry, Kyiv has weakened Russia’s economy and military.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Earlier today, the Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning for multiple towns in southern Lebanon, including several north of the Litani River.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The next morning, as part of Charles’s welcome ceremony, American military units and bands marched through rain on the South Lawn.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Palestinian eyewitnesses say Israeli soldiers were on the scene within minutes and did nothing to stop or apprehend the shooter.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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The cats and the bananas, the Japanese dessert, the colorful street art, the soldiers in their marvelous uniforms—these memories are as indelible as those of the ancient ruins.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Marching bands from local schools and cheerleaders with pom-poms paraded down the street, interspersed with fire trucks and classic American cars.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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He won’t be paraded out for visitors.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 24-hour drop-in center offers services, including charging stations, a kitchen and medical and laundry rooms.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The incident May 1 involved a bulk carrier southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations service.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
Verb
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In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The statue depicts a man striding atop a pillar, holding a large, flowing flag that covers his face.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Enjoying the perks is part of the experience—but pacing yourself, especially with alcohol, can make the flight more pleasant for both you and those around you.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Catcher Annabel Raftery had two doubles to help pace JSerra’s offense.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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