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
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
Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
The Germans also seemed to have advance knowledge of British troop movements.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troop
Noun
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Hannigan, a newer recruit to the Di Bona troupe, noted that the producer’s innate kindness and consideration impressed her from the start.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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My memory flashed to a woman with this exact cut who danced with a lesbian burlesque troupe in Boston.—
Sarah Hartshorne,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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In a world increasingly shaped by the hard edges of power, the most dangerous illusion is the belief that the United States can deter, compete, and win in future conflicts without major reinvestment in its military.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The proposal, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, was meant to stop India and China from financing Russia’s military through the oil trade.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 July 2025
Verb
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The friend who spoke to CNN said relatives later told him the captives were marched 200 meters to Tishreen Square, where they were lined up and executed.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 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
Verb
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Several titles have already paraded through top industry platforms such as Annecy’s MIFA, the Quirino Co-Pro Forum and Ventana Sur’s Animation!—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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On Tuesday nights in the summer, old guys parade their classic cars.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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It is believed the murders happened on July 10, when the Los Angeles Police Department received two calls for service for a possible burglary at the address, police sources said.—
Julie Sone,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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The hike from the South Rim to the North Rim is about 21 miles, according to the park service.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Then Miguel strode onto center stage, just as Angel turned away from the sink to dry his hands on a paper towel.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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Sean Anderson paced Newport Beach with two goals while goalie Connor Clougherty added six saves.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Furthermore, comics give readers control over pacing.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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