as in team
a group of people working together on a task
will need a platoon of assistants to mount the display at the spring flower show
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Recent Examples of platoon
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.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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
The Phillies acquired Hays at the 2024 MLB trade deadline as a platoon outfielder, but the outfielder is now a free agent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
New York Mets: The New York Mets are also potentially eyeing a platoon at third base.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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
The Phillies acquired Hays at the 2024 MLB trade deadline as a platoon outfielder, but the outfielder is now a free agent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
New York Mets: The New York Mets are also potentially eyeing a platoon at third base.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platoon
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Our team of cleaning experts shared plenty of tips and tricks over the past year, but there were a few that really stood out.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, Hope in the Hills was launched by members of Tyler Childers’ team, as well as community members in Kentucky, with the aim of combatting the opioid crisis and supporting recovery throughout Appalachia.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Many are stuck in third countries, including one former member of the Afghan army in Pakistan who spoke to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of their safety.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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You were elected by the county citizens to be a Sheriff not a general of an army.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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The helicopter crew also hoisted the volunteers from the area, according to rescuers.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at 12:01 a.m. in the area of Exit 32 on Route 8 North, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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In February the authority of the battalion will be transferred to the brigade.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Marines from the Russian 155th Naval Infantry Brigade—one of two Russian marine brigades that have been destroyed and rebuilt several times in the 35 months since Russian widened its war on Ukraine—reportedly decapitated four Ukrainian prisoners and displayed the heads on pikes.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The colonel was also being held responsible for 12 soldiers in his battalion leaving their positions, a statement said.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Before the conflict, Hamas maintained a force of 30,000 terrorists organized into 24 battalions.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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In the 18th episode of the show’s current season, the baller whose team is hoping to become the first NFL squad to win three Super Bowls in a row at the big game on Feb. 9 doesn’t flinch while reading a question about friendship bracelets.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Saint Louis trailed by three points at the half before Jimerson broke out for 16 in the second half to lift the squad.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Platoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platoon. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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