as in battalion
a military unit consisting of soldiers, ships, or aircraft
A reconnaissance squadron was deployed to the area.
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Recent Examples of squadron
Maryland will not be getting a squadron of fighter jets from the D.C. Air National Guard after all, a White House official said Friday — marking the apparent end of the road for the state’s pursuit of the elite flying mission that was part of a pact last year involving D.C. and RFK Stadium.
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Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
However, as the presence of a squadron of Mohun Bagan ultras at a youth team game might suggest, that is far from the case.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
It is embarked with nine aviation squadrons, operating fighter jets, electronic warfare aircraft, radar aircraft, and helicopters.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Backup windows are available on Sunday beginning at 12:55 p.m.
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a better than 95% chance for good conditions at the launch site Saturday.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
However, as the presence of a squadron of Mohun Bagan ultras at a youth team game might suggest, that is far from the case.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
It is embarked with nine aviation squadrons, operating fighter jets, electronic warfare aircraft, radar aircraft, and helicopters.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Backup windows are available on Sunday beginning at 12:55 p.m.
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a better than 95% chance for good conditions at the launch site Saturday.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squadron
Noun
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said during a visit to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday that Vilnius was pleased to host U.S. rotational battalions in the country, and that the Baltic state was ready to accept more American troops, according to a readout published by the foreign ministry.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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He later was acquitted of the six counts, including insubordination, but the court-martial prevented him from deploying to fight in Europe with his battalion.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Squadron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squadron. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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