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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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
Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Germany may also contribute to the troop deployment in Ukraine, but German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted his country’s government and parliament would have to put the decision up for a vote if the monitoring force comes to fruition.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Darling little Harper was just along for the ride—happy to sit, stay, or troop down the stairs as required—but also kind of sleepy.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Schloss and her mother Fritzi survived until the camp was liberated by Soviet troops in 1945.
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Princess Kate tapped author and artist Charlie Mackesy to create an illustration for the booklet, which showed a group of friends trooping through the snow together towards Westminster Abbey with their arms interlinked.
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The troupe is known for its unusual instrumentation, visual effects and humor.—
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Baccarin is a warm addition to all the mayhem, and Davis joins the troupe with just the right sense of hope for a future in a world that has lost its way.—
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Under the plan, a multinational force for Ukraine would be deployed once a ceasefire is in place, aimed at deterring any Russian aggression and supporting the rebuilding of Ukraine’s military.—
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Rare earths and the magnets made from them are used heavily by militaries in weapons like fighter jets, drones and missiles, and are also critical for manufacturing goods such as smartphones and electric vehicles.—
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Then the same crowd saw four more Panthers legends — Jake Delhomme, Muhsin Muhammad, Steve Smith and Wesley Walls — march through the tunnel and bang the drum again before the fourth period.—
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Other video purportedly showed demonstrators peacefully marching down a street and others honking their car horns on the street.—
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Among the deceased were colonels, lieutenants, majors and captains and some reserve soldiers, ranging in age from 26 to 60, The Associated Press reported.—
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And those soldiers will come from Connecticut and the other 49 states and the territories and the district.—
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Time captive within the grand edifices of the past, parading on the stage of memory.—
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Today, the American Royal still hosts its annual rodeo, equestrian show, livestock show, and the World Series of Barbecue, but gone are the days of horses, cattle, and marching bands parading through downtown Kansas City — or anywhere else.—
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In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.—
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An Assumption block and a Notre Dame error tied the score, but Emily Keiran's service error gave the Pandas a 15-14 lead.—
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The president strode into office with a promise to turn the page on America’s decades of foreign entanglements.—
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Ironically, the biggest chance of the game came from his replacement, Josko Gvardiol, who strode forward unmarked to meet a cross that was excellently saved by Robin Roefs, finding himself in the penalty area on multiple occasions after coming on.—
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Dumbbell Bent-Over Row Hold one dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms pacing in), feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.—
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Chloe Rowe paced Plano (7-8) with eight points and seven rebounds.—
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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