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as in battalions
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
In 218 b.c., Hannibal crossed the Alps with an army of 26,000 men and, most famously, a number of elephants
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as in swarms
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a vast army of loyal fans in line for the band's farewell concert
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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
an army of rescue workers descended on the tornado-stricken town
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Recent Examples of armies
But guerrilla fighters have defeated much more powerful armies, including in Algeria, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
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Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Stan armies getting involved The stan armies for Ariana Grande, Fernanda Torres, and Selena Gomez wreaked havoc, escalating what was already a stressful awards season into an all-out bloodbath between stars trying to keep their heads above water.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Other gameplay tweaks include improvements to the AI’s ability to complete cultural victories, the ability for naval units to disperse coastal independent towns, and refinements to the unpacking of armies, which does feel a bit random in the current game.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The French and the British leaders have both floated the possibility of deploying their own nations’ armies to Ukraine as a postwar bulwark against further Russian aggression.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
As America reduces its commitment to the old continent, Europe will simply forge closer ties with Ukraine and Turkey, the two most powerful armies in the region, for protection against Moscow.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Every single member of the team needed to be able to fight off small armies of aliens on their own.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The Russian and Ukrainian armies are pressed up against each other, and constantly exchanging drone and artillery fire.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
But how did a single tiger rise to infamy, evade armies and change the trajectory of Indian wildlife conservation forever?
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Stan armies getting involved The stan armies for Ariana Grande, Fernanda Torres, and Selena Gomez wreaked havoc, escalating what was already a stressful awards season into an all-out bloodbath between stars trying to keep their heads above water.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Other gameplay tweaks include improvements to the AI’s ability to complete cultural victories, the ability for naval units to disperse coastal independent towns, and refinements to the unpacking of armies, which does feel a bit random in the current game.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The French and the British leaders have both floated the possibility of deploying their own nations’ armies to Ukraine as a postwar bulwark against further Russian aggression.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
As America reduces its commitment to the old continent, Europe will simply forge closer ties with Ukraine and Turkey, the two most powerful armies in the region, for protection against Moscow.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Every single member of the team needed to be able to fight off small armies of aliens on their own.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The Russian and Ukrainian armies are pressed up against each other, and constantly exchanging drone and artillery fire.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
But how did a single tiger rise to infamy, evade armies and change the trajectory of Indian wildlife conservation forever?
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armies
Noun
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Massive snow clouds like battalions have smothered the sunlight.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration sent more than 300 Bradleys to Ukraine, and the Ukrainians distributed them to at least six 31-vehicle battalions, including several with the 47th Mechanized Brigade.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2024
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Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.—
Kira Wakeam,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2024
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The floor and foundation were falling apart, inviting hordes of mice and fleas.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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The shooting broke out during a sideshow, typically an incident in which hordes of people descend on roads to watch vehicle stunts, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to Phoenix fire, crews noticed multiple space heaters in the home.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
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No injuries were reported and crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
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The 18-year-old found himself in the awkward position of being left out of all Chelsea squads, at senior and academy level, for two months while talks over a new deal showed little sign of reaching a positive conclusion.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Three American League East squads have been connected to Hernández, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Armies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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