as in soldiers
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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Recent Examples of troops
Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed there in 2023, after fresh violence erupted.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Russian troops attack from multiple directions, advancing along routes protected by the drone corridors.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Without it, troops must be withdrawn.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The king will be greeted by a royal salute and will then inspect the troops.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 12 June 2026
There are construction workers and National Guard troops everywhere.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
President Madison and his wife, Dolley, were forced to flee Washington during the War when British troops burned down the White House.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Noun
Hezbollah has been using fiber-optic drones since the start of the latest war, inflicting casualties among Israeli troops.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed there in 2023, after fresh violence erupted.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Russian troops attack from multiple directions, advancing along routes protected by the drone corridors.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Without it, troops must be withdrawn.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The king will be greeted by a royal salute and will then inspect the troops.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 12 June 2026
There are construction workers and National Guard troops everywhere.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
President Madison and his wife, Dolley, were forced to flee Washington during the War when British troops burned down the White House.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troops
Noun
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Thailand said one of its soldiers was killed.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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According to the website, the group is the oldest organization dedicated to male descendants of Confederate soldiers, and aims to preserve the history of the 1861 to 1865.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.—
Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The Israeli military struck targets in Beirut's suburbs on Sunday after the militant group Hezbollah launched projectiles toward Israel, Reuters reported.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Turkey’s strategic position and capable military also give it far more flexibility and leverage than other NATO members, often getting away with moves that would jeopardize the membership of a lesser member.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
Verb
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On a crowded street, Morejón strides up to the man and pummels him to the ground.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Decked out in his signature shades and a retro outfit, Johnny strides into a warehouse to face off against a bunch of goons.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Her ex-husband parades their six-year-old daughter, Sofia, in front of the cameras and demands full custody.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His dad paces in the background.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The dog paces to and fro, hackles bristling, snapping at the empty air, its head turning one way, then the other, as if aware of invisible foes in the valley around them.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Plus, this style comes with cozy memory foam that gently pads your eyes.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2026
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Adding the killer’s voice just pads an already too-long book.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Troops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troops. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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