as in corps
a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers (called battalions)
infantry/cavalry regiments
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Recent Examples of regiment
Stubby became the regiment’s mascot and protector.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Smaller monuments for individual Iowa regiments dot every corner of the field.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
If immigrants were found to have an active case of tuberculosis, they were sent to the island’s quarantine station so they could be treated with a strict regiment of isolation, fresh air and extensive rest until doctors cleared them, according to the CDC.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2026
The poem was set to music and became a beloved song among British WWI troops and Tommy's regiment.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Smaller monuments for individual Iowa regiments dot every corner of the field.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
If immigrants were found to have an active case of tuberculosis, they were sent to the island’s quarantine station so they could be treated with a strict regiment of isolation, fresh air and extensive rest until doctors cleared them, according to the CDC.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2026
The poem was set to music and became a beloved song among British WWI troops and Tommy's regiment.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regiment
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New York decided to add another linebacker, Arvell Reese, to their corps and an offensive lineman, Francis Mauigoa.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, some beat reporters argue that Trump’s attendance is a concession of sorts — an acknowledgment of the press corps’ enduring power.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chernobyl, once a popular tourist destination, has been closed to most visitors since Russian troops, crossing into Ukraine from Belarus, briefly occupied the plant four years ago.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some 900 people died in the war, including 649 Argentines, 255 British troops and three civilian islanders.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood is that Drury will be seeking a scoring RW (or center, in which case Miller could shift to wing) to upgrade at least one position in the top six.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Beyond game day wings, customers can expect pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads, among other classic bar bites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Charles was also greeted by Kimberley Harris, executive vice president of Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns NBC News.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is a game every media company has to play.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The military site at Kapciamiestis covering some 14,600 hectares will allow battalion and brigade-size drills on the ground at a critical land link used by the alliance to send reinforcements to its eastern flank.—
Milda Seputyte,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the letter read out to lawmakers of the Central African country on Monday, Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno said two battalions of 750 troops each will be deployed from this month for one year, following a request by the United Nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Regiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiment. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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