as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a jewel thief said to be light of heart and fleet of foot
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Recent Examples of fleet
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It is also believed that as many as 50 Saks Off 5th stores could close, which is more than half the off-price chain’s brick-and-mortar fleet.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Davis added that the company will continue to re-evaluate its fleet size ahead of upcoming meetings with its union leaders.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sauer said Friday that SEPTA is continuing to finish repairs on its Silverline IV fleet.
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Fiji Airways is the smallest airline by fleet size to ever receive the honor and the only airline in Oceania to win, according to the carrier.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleet
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Advertisement The next morning, Pine alerts Burr that Roper’s weapons convoy, used as a philanthropic aid cover, is heading to the Turkish border.—
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Without time to put on her shoes, Heller ran outside and saw a convoy of ICE agents on her street, yelling at a woman in an SUV who appeared to be blocking them from passing.—
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
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Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
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The operation, officials said, unfolded in less than half an hour overnight but drew on weeks of rehearsals and a vast armada of aircraft and intelligence assets that tracked Maduro’s behavioral habits.—
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The first poster appeared to show the armada of civilian ships China is mobilizing to help in an attack on Taiwan, vessels with ramps and open decks that could be used to carry out an amphibious assault.—
Adjective
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At Glenlaurel Inn & Spa nearby, inventive food and plush cabins balance brisk hikes for a perfectly woodsy winter getaway.—
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The show has been doing brisk business, with the most recent box office figures (for the Broadway week ending January 4) reporting attendance at 96% of the venue’s capacity.—
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Announcers Cory Provus, Kris Atteberry, Glen Perkins and Audra Martin are also scheduled to appear on caravan stops while president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey will join in on a couple events, as well.—
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In case of severe cold, the march will be substituted with a car caravan to King's statue.—
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Development remains a hot-button issue in Florida, where many residents feel that growth is happening too fast and intensely — especially in previously natural or agricultural areas.—
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The installation of at least 77 400-kW DC fast chargers are planned at Walmart stores in 19 states, according to the retail giant’s website.—
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After World War I, the US Navy operated the Yangtze Patrol, a flotilla of gunboats that protected American interests – including missionaries and oil companies – inside China during a lengthy period of warlordism and instability.—
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However, the Australian admiral cautioned that the Chinese naval flotilla's direction, purpose and intent remain unclear.—
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
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Most people drive up a Forest Service Road for quicker access, putting them at the beginning of a two-mile out-and-back trail with roughly 2,500 feet of elevation gain.—
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“Fleet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleet. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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