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
Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Darling little Harper was just along for the ride—happy to sit, stay, or troop down the stairs as required—but also kind of sleepy.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
On August 18, Russian troops hit a residential building in Kharkiv with drones, killing a family of five, two other people, and injuring 24.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Princess Kate tapped author and artist Charlie Mackesy to create an illustration for the booklet, which showed a group of friends trooping through the snow together towards Westminster Abbey with their arms interlinked.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Darling little Harper was just along for the ride—happy to sit, stay, or troop down the stairs as required—but also kind of sleepy.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
Verb
Putin thanked Kim for sending North Korean troops to fight Ukraine's incursion in Russia's western Kursk region last year.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
On August 18, Russian troops hit a residential building in Kharkiv with drones, killing a family of five, two other people, and injuring 24.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troop
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During his time in Fort Worth, Culhane was a member of TCU’s Student Filmmakers Association and improv troupe Senseless Acts of Comedy.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The troupe was added to SNL's season 47 roster to produce and star in video sketches, akin to the Lonely Island.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Zamir said a military thrust into Gaza City would endanger hostages and further strain the already overstretched army, according to four ministers and two military officials present at the meeting.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The purpose is to not only rebuild the Ukrainian military for a post-war environment but also deter Putin from launching more attacks after a peace accord is struck.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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North Crowley took the opening kick of the second half, and Harris marched the Panthers 67 yards for a score.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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After the speeches on the Capitol steps, the crowd marched to 8th Street and then back toward the Capitol.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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About 600 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia in the Kursk region, according to South Korea's intelligence agency, which believes Pyongyang is planning another deployment.—
Joe Cash,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While this might not sound like a large number of soldiers for an entire continent, the number itself is misleading.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Costumed performers and children with baskets of treats paraded through the community, drawing cheers from families lining the sidewalks.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the second week, 800 white students walked out and paraded down Broadway, vowing to boycott Emerson if the Black students remained.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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But unlike a first class cabin on a plane, these buses don't include any dedicated on-board service.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The center opened eight weeks ago and aims to close the gap in support for adult day center services in Tennessee.—
Ruben Montoya,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The child was nowhere to be seen on Wednesday as her father strode down the red carpet at Tiananmen Square ahead of Xi’s military parade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Editor Kirk Baxter’s cutting is precise and paced increasingly as events grow more dire.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Video footage from the day shows Beau, 4, pacing the hallway and sitting miserably after his little brother said goodbye to him before going to school.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Troop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troop. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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