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noun

Definition of fleetnext
as in convoy
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management a fleet of buses rolling down the highway

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adjective

as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed a jewel thief said to be light of heart and fleet of foot

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How does the adjective fleet contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of fleet are expeditious, fast, hasty, quick, rapid, speedy, and swift. While all these words mean "moving, proceeding, or acting with celerity," fleet adds the implication of lightness and nimbleness.

fleet runners

When could expeditious be used to replace fleet?

In some situations, the words expeditious and fleet are roughly equivalent. However, expeditious suggests efficiency together with rapidity of accomplishment.

the expeditious handling of an order

How are the words fast and rapid related as synonyms of fleet?

Both fast and rapid are very close in meaning, but fast applies particularly to the thing that moves.

fast horses

When is it sensible to use hasty instead of fleet?

While in some cases nearly identical to fleet, hasty suggests hurry and precipitousness and often connotes carelessness.

a hasty inspection

When would quick be a good substitute for fleet?

The meanings of quick and fleet largely overlap; however, quick suggests promptness and the taking of little time.

a quick wit

When can rapid be used instead of fleet?

The synonyms rapid and fleet are sometimes interchangeable, but rapid applies to the movement itself, rather than to the thing that moves.

rapid current

In what contexts can speedy take the place of fleet?

Although the words speedy and fleet have much in common, speedy implies quickness of successful accomplishment and may also suggest unusual velocity.

speedy delivery of mail

Where would swift be a reasonable alternative to fleet?

The words swift and fleet can be used in similar contexts, but swift suggests great rapidity coupled with ease of movement.

returned the ball with one swift stroke

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Recent Examples of fleet
Noun
Soon, every employee will manage a fleet of AI agents. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025 Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis, meanwhile, recently partnered with U.S.-based Ample to integrate battery swapping technology to a fleet of 100 Fiat 500 EVs in Madrid, Spain. —Dylan Butts,sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Adjective
By comparison, Amazon has a fleet size of 93 aircraft as of June 30, according to data from Planespotters. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024 Her star-wattage smile sets the tone for the friendly, fleet front-of-house staff. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fleet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleet
  1. convoy
  2. rapid
  3. armada
  4. brisk
  5. caravan
  6. fast
  7. flotilla
  8. quick
Noun
  • Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 10 July 2025
  • The United Nations has said at least 613 Palestinians have been killed close to the foundation's sites or around humanitarian convoys.
    — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Definition of convoy
Adjective
  • Modular Applications Modular applications, containers and microservices allow rapid cloud-native development and seamless deployment of features tailored to customer requirements.
    — Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Excessive drinking, eating, and urinating or weight changes in children: See a provider if your child is suddenly drinking, eating, or urinating more than usual, or if there’s a rapid change in weight.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Definition of rapid
Noun
  • The potential death knell for an armada of space discovery missions has been reverberating not just across NASA, but also throughout the U.S. universities that help conceive or design these flights.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
  • Deep in the seething, fecund Amazon jungle, a seeker finds wisdom, beauty, exciting new recipes, and inexhaustible armadas of biting insects.
    — Olivia James, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of armada
Adjective
  • This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.
    — Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.
    — Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Definition of brisk
Noun
  • Staff Pick: Iranians watching war from afar express conflicting emotions A caravan of vehicles rides while flying the Lion and Sun flag in Los Angeles.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 June 2025
  • As in Guatemala and El Salvador, during the first Trump administration regional gang violence and drug trafficking pushed caravans of Honduran migrants into the United States.
    — Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Definition of caravan
Adjective
  • These strategic moves could reshape how fast renewable power is deployed, who controls it, and whether communities benefit equitably.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • If you're not already enrolled, sign up for a free 30-day trial to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free shipping, and more.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 July 2025
Definition of fast
Noun
  • The Israeli navy intercepted the flotilla, named the Madleen, early on Monday.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
  • Israeli officials said the flotilla carried what amounted to less than a truckload of aid.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 June 2025
Definition of flotilla
Adjective
  • Add the rum, lime juice and ice, give it a quick shake, then strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The swarm — hundreds of small earthquakes hitting the same area in quick succession — started around 1:30 a.m.
    — Sarah Lynch Baldwin July 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
Definition of quick

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