as in battalion
a military unit consisting of soldiers, ships, or aircraft
A reconnaissance squadron was deployed to the area.
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Recent Examples of squadron
Studies on military personnel who survived plane crashes from the 1970s to 1990s found that the events led to psychological symptoms in survivors, their spouses, squadron members, emergency responders and witnesses alike.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Space Launch Delta 45's weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good launch conditions in Cape Canaveral at the opening of the Monday window, coupled with low chances for poor recovery weather in the Atlantic.
—Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
As everyone knows, people in the neighboring state of New Jersey, right across the Hudson, have been spotting ominous squadrons of alien drones.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Another user showed their mobile phone case, emblazoned with the now famous image of Mangione being escorted by a squadron of machine-gun-wielding police officers in New York City, on December 19, 2024.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Space Launch Delta 45's weather squadron forecasts a 90% chance for good launch conditions in Cape Canaveral at the opening of the Monday window, coupled with low chances for poor recovery weather in the Atlantic.
—Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
As everyone knows, people in the neighboring state of New Jersey, right across the Hudson, have been spotting ominous squadrons of alien drones.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Another user showed their mobile phone case, emblazoned with the now famous image of Mangione being escorted by a squadron of machine-gun-wielding police officers in New York City, on December 19, 2024.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squadron
Noun
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Citygate also provided a comprehensive staffing recommendation and phasing plan which laid out the addition of 25 full-time positions including 14 firefighters, six captains, three battalion chiefs, an administrative support staff and a fire inspector.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The battalion chief all Metro Fire personnel have been sent an information bulletin notifying them of the sheriff’s policy change.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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This season explores new developments and dynamics for the teen Yellowjackets, especially Natalie (Sophie Thatcher), who is now the leader of the group after being crowned the Antler Queen in Season 2.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Class 3 is for utilities, with Con Ed making up 85% of the group.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Repeating this process five times with varying groupings yielded an average accuracy of 80 percent.—
Lucy Tu,
Scientific American,
7 Feb. 2025
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What’s important to note is that this food grouping system doesn’t account for nutritional value, Dr. Vadiveloo says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Squadron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squadron. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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