as in group
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a large collection of people, animals, or things often placed close together
A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle. She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras.
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Recent Examples of phalanx
The administration has mobilized a phalanx of federal regulatory agencies to pass new rules aimed at both destroying U.S. demand and constricting future domestic production of hydrocarbons.
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Paul Tice, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
The swanky nightspot — right on the edge of Liccardo’s new district — was packed to the brim with Liccardo supporters and a phalanx of media cameras.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
In keeping with baseball’s elder-skewing fan base, many of the in-game commercials have been snapped up by pharmaceutical companies; among the big spenders on Monday night included a phalanx of spell-check-challenging brands such as Bimzelx, Arexvy, Farxiga, Wegovy, Skyrizi and Nutrafol.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Countless synchronized mass performances featured phalanxes of girls shaking pom-poms and boys wielding lightsabers, creating gorgeous electronic flowers in the darkness.
—Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
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Paul Tice, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
The swanky nightspot — right on the edge of Liccardo’s new district — was packed to the brim with Liccardo supporters and a phalanx of media cameras.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
In keeping with baseball’s elder-skewing fan base, many of the in-game commercials have been snapped up by pharmaceutical companies; among the big spenders on Monday night included a phalanx of spell-check-challenging brands such as Bimzelx, Arexvy, Farxiga, Wegovy, Skyrizi and Nutrafol.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Countless synchronized mass performances featured phalanxes of girls shaking pom-poms and boys wielding lightsabers, creating gorgeous electronic flowers in the darkness.
—Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phalanx
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Meanwhile, another research group in Singapore is currently recruiting for a study on the Delta variant.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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The announcement follows a period of solo projects and activities by BTS members, as the group continues its temporary hiatus to allow members to focus on individual endeavors and fulfil mandatory military service obligations.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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The anti-fish brigade ultimately triumphed in 1979, however, by adding a rider that exempted the Tellico Dam from the Endangered Species Act to a spending bill.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Russians have been attacking the Kursk salient with the same brigades and regiments in the same areas multiple times a week, week after week since at least October.David Axe, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, at least two Japanese media members were in Cincinnati for much of the season just for Shogo Akiyama, who spent that season mostly as a platoon player.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The platoon of quarterbacks is preparing to face a Washington Commanders club that is shaking off their reputation as underachievers with their best season since 1991, the year of their last Super Bowl title.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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In this composition, the mammals are joined only by a grouping of aspen trees, leafless against the winter ground.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Most of the groupings of bones belonged to a single person, but six graves held remains of multiple people, including one that was different from the others.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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In a follow-up social media post Thursday, Moore revealed that Taylor’s brother and Dawes band mate Griffin Goldsmith and his pregnant wife, who lived within the same neighborhood, also lost their home in the fire.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indie, alternative, rock, metal bands are touring much more than in recent years, which is amazing.Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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Knowing that we grown-ups need some relaxing hands-on fun from time to time, too, the brand has dropped a bunch of Lego sets for adults in the past few years, including recreations of famous works of art.Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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New Apple Watch bands tend to be rather pricey, but Woot has a whole bunch of them for a fraction.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the company expects to be rapidly increasing its EV supply and offerings, with a new battery plant that opened last year, two more under construction and a fourth planned soon.Chris Isidore, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
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One in 25 cars on the road are currently battery-powered, estimates Moto, rising to a third of all cars by 2030 and four in five by 2040.Carlton Reid, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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As dawn broke, a posse of bleary-eyed public servants, credentials on lanyards dangling over their sweatshirts, came out to meet the people.Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the usual cast of Trump-adjacent celebrities, including Kid Rock and UFC CEO Dana White, the posse at the fight was a who's-who of the figures the once and future president has picked to lead his administration - and which seats are still empty.Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Phalanx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phalanx. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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