Synonyms of troops

troops 1 of 2

noun

plural of troop

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soldiers
• military
• armed forces
• service
• colors
• force
• servicemen
• soldiery
• militia
• reserves
• defense
• GIs
• rank and file
• servicewomen
• men-at-arms
• armor
• gendarmerie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilians
• noncombatants

troops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of troop

as in marches

Related Words

• marches
• strides
• parades
• paces
• ambulates
• pads
• promenades
• power walks
• legs (it)
• walks
• treks
• hoofs (it)
• treads
• steps out
• clumps
• perambulates
• hikes
• steps
• strolls
• traipses
• foots (it)
• saunters
• stumps
• wanders
• ambles
• peregrinates
• tramps
• tramples
• moseys
• stomps
• rambles
• trudges
• gimps
• hobbles
• minces
• prances
• pussyfoots
• tiptoes
• footslogs
• plods
• limps
• tromps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of troops

Noun

About 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 American service members are participating in the biennial Keen Sword 27. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

In her hometown of Yefremov, about 300 kilometers (185 miles) south of Moscow and about halfway to the border with Ukraine, Masha’s teacher had asked the class to draw pictures supporting Russian troops. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

In Milan, some stores have shuttered and troops have been dispatched in anticipation of protests in the Italian fashion capital, while demonstrations have also materialized in towns across the country. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The gang-fighting force’s command said troops have been conducting operations in the area since Sunday and have engaged members of armed gangs. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

The two soldiers Ukraine handed over to South Korea were among thousands of North Korean troops deployed to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

But little progress has been made towards implementing a deal to end the conflict that includes terms for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its troops. — Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Carney said the soldiers were preparing for a mission next spring to reinforce Canadian troops serving with NATO in Latvia. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The general made clear that NATO's response would not necessarily be limited to enemy troops directly involved in an assault, but could extend to the broader military infrastructure enabling the attack. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026