Contingent
Contingent noun - A body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group.
Forces and contingent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forces" instead a noun "Contingent".
Nearby Words: contingency, contingently
Forces
Contingent and forces are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contingent" instead a noun "Forces".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- In Independence Day, a Belgian contingent is mentioned to have been lost in the Sinai Peninsula, after fighting alongside British, Israeli, Egyptian, and Iraqi forces against the aliens.
- In Starcraft, Zeratul is the first to permanently slay a cerebrate while Tassadar uses his forces to distract a Zerg contingent led by Kerrigan.
- In the course of the game, Trip fights alongside a contingent of Puzov forces shortly after they break through said wall.
Source: Roleplay / Roll To Dodge: Savral
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