as in fleet
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management the next part of the parade was a motorcade of fire engines

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Recent Examples of motorcade But the White House indicated that a presidential or vice-presidential motorcade visiting the area that is still in the early stages of recovery would unnecessarily stress recovery efforts. Sophia Cai, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 The clip begins with a motorcade escorting the Wylers to a black-tie affair. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 But Emilio Feliciano, 43, waited outside Reading’s Santander Arena for a chance to take a photo of Trump’s motorcade. Darlene Superville, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024 The artist, not yet recognized as the reincarnated Buddha, is escorted by a massive motorcade and received at receptions by major Taiwanese political, military, and police figures. Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motorcade 
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Noun
  • The airline industry’s global fleet is aging, a result of the severe supply chain issues that are plaguing the industry.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Two and a half years later, the Treasure — the sixth ship in the DCL fleet, and second in its Wish class — has many of the same offerings, but the vibe couldn't be more unique.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • On Monday, Russian convoys could be seen traversing the coastal highway to Hmeimim.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The pace is often as stately as the procession of a feudal lord—the series is almost top-heavy with its immensely detailed sets and costumes.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Established in 1882, it had been led by a procession of luminaries: Hans von Bülow, Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • Following Milwaukee's traditional Juneteenth Day parade and festival on King Drive, Summerfest will host an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park with Northcott Neighborhood House, which organizes the Juneteenth parade and festival.
    Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The annual Christmas parade is filled with marching bands, floats decorated by local businesses, and, of course, Santa.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Motorcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorcade. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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