1
as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers
a celebrated acting troop will be coming to town next month to perform one of Shakespeare's plays
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2
as in military
troops plural
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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as in to march
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Recent Examples of troop
Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
Across the country, at nearly every military position, from large cities to small and obscure villages, Japanese sushi rolls—classic and with a Ukrainian twist—are part of the diet of hungry troops.
—Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Nadella is among a parade of Fortune 500 CEOs who have trooped through Southeast Asia in recent months.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2024
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Noun
Steinmeier conceded that the U.S. would likely withdraw some of its troops from Europe.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
Across the country, at nearly every military position, from large cities to small and obscure villages, Japanese sushi rolls—classic and with a Ukrainian twist—are part of the diet of hungry troops.
—Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
So Idaho — before the case was fully litigated — trooped to the Supreme Court.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Nadella is among a parade of Fortune 500 CEOs who have trooped through Southeast Asia in recent months.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troop
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This year, the ceremony will feature performances by Seiwa Bunraku, a traditional puppetry troupe from Kumamoto Prefecture and tap dancer Kazunori Kumagai.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
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On the property, a rousing troupe led the people with the sound of drums in the air and the carrying of statues representing Hindu spirits in what’s known as the Ogoh-Ogoh parade.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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More great reads Korean Americans are finding themselves on the hook for service in the South Korean military — all because a rapper dodged it.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, the high rates of attrition that the Russians have suffered—roughly the same as the number of personnel mobilized each year—mean that the Russian military has not been able to reconstitute.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The announcement came days after thousands of United fans marched in protest against the club’s ownership in the face of cost cuts, ticket price rises and ongoing failure on the field.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day and advocate for the restoration and expansion of women’s rights in the United States and worldwide.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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All over the island, Balinese people parade Ogoh-Ogoh—giant papier-mâché effigies of demons—that symbolize the ongoing battle between good and evil.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bibas family The boys' remains were returned Saturday, following a ceremony which saw Hamas militants parade their coffins on stage in scenes that have been widely condemned by human rights groups and the international community.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The pop-ups suggested malware had been installed or included urgent warnings about technical issues related to the victims’ services, software or devices.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a cost effective service that should survive.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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During the third round of the Genesis Invitational, Ludvig Åberg, the pride of Eslöv, Sweden, strode into the tee box of Torrey Pines South Course’s signature downhill par-3 third hole, overlooking the La Jolla coast.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The viral short film produced to communicate the change features a young and conspicuously diverse group of models dressed in whatever lies beyond haute couture striding across a purple lunar landscape.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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The teaser for the new season finds Fielder pacing by a slew of nearly identical sets with variations of the same couple played by starkly different actors pulling out board games or sitting at a computer desk.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jared White paced the Trojans (19-8,13-3) with 15 points, 11 of which came from the free-throw line.—
Timothy Dashiell,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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