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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, developing a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite or a spray-on coating that prevents ice buildup from negatively impacting the performance of military vehicles and equipment.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Celebrities and academics would troop down to Havana to sit at Castro’s feet, cooing over him.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For example, researchers envision a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite, developed by mimicking the biological cold-resistance strategies these organisms evolved over millennia.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, developing a skin cream that protects troops from frostbite or a spray-on coating that prevents ice buildup from negatively impacting the performance of military vehicles and equipment.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Over the years, millions of Arizonans and tourists have trooped through the zoo's gates to learn more about the animals of the world.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Celebrities and academics would troop down to Havana to sit at Castro’s feet, cooing over him.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troop
Noun
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Expect dance troupes, music and various cultural groups take over the streets for the afternoon.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Then the troupe will have two public performances March 6 and 8.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meir, a marine biologist, and Fedyaev, a former military pilot, have lived up there before.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jackson visited San Diego a number of times, whether campaigning for president, marching with activists or speaking to students or rallies.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands marched in Kosovo on independence day, protesting war crimes trials of former rebel leaders, including ex-President Hashim Thaci.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Four Israeli soldiers have been killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops in the territory since the ceasefire began, while Palestinian militants have killed four Israeli soldiers in the same period.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Set against the architectural rigor and historical weight of one of Northern Italy’s most imposing villas, models Arthur Hargous and Svetlana Lethelier appear solo or as a couple sporting key looks of the spring 2026 collection paraded in Paris in October.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Earlier on Tuesday, Kosovo's security forces paraded in Pristina as part of the independence ceremonies, and Parliament held a special session.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When the drivers stride out, the grandstand leaps up.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wuthering Heights is an incredibly moist movie, and that’s without even taking into account how often the characters get caught in or choose to stride out into the rain (all the better to make their outfits cling).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Aaliyah Flores paced the Vikings (20-11) with a game-high 23 points, while Ciyah Thomas added 16 points and seven rebounds.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hunger paced his team in scoring through the first half with 14 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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