as in gang
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
the local Mafia largely finances itself through extortion rackets and drug trafficking
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Recent Examples of Mafia
President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.
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Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
In Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
This week, President Donald Trump froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, angering members of the Elbow Patch Mafia around America.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
The branches are: Conservative Vice Lords, Traveling Vice Lords, Insane Vice Lords, Mafia Insane Vice Lords and Cicero Insane Vice Lords.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
In Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
This week, President Donald Trump froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, angering members of the Elbow Patch Mafia around America.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
The branches are: Conservative Vice Lords, Traveling Vice Lords, Insane Vice Lords, Mafia Insane Vice Lords and Cicero Insane Vice Lords.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mafia
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Jung will play a former youth boxing champion turned gang member, who is seeking redemption as a small-town boxing coach.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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When all four women are arrested for drug use, they are bailed out by a local drug dealer named Alien (Franco) and quickly become embroiled in Alien's turf wars with other gang members in the area.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This will be the first time Italy has ever hosted the America’s Cup, despite Italian syndicate Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli fielding strong teams in multiple events.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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To recap, at the end of season 1, Charlie wrapped up her ongoing conflict with the Frost Casino and its boss... only to find herself in the crosshairs of a different crime syndicate, run by Beatrix.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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The plaintiffs alleged that the petroleum companies also had participated in a conspiracy to deny that climate change is happening and to convince the public to keep using fossil fuels.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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He was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit extortion, one count of extortion, six counts of honest services mail fraud, three counts of conspiracy to falsify records, 19 counts of falsification of records, and 17 counts of false statements.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
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Attendees will have a chance to participate in a flash mob during the parade.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Hindus were among the victims: Their homes, temples, and businesses were attacked by mobs; thousands of Hindus living near the Indian border crossed over to seek refuge.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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The mockumentary-style series follows the lives of the diverse Tucker-Pritchett-Dunphy clan in suburban Los Angeles, offering a humorous take on familial dynamics.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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This was the latest Met Gala for the Kardashian-Jenner clan.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Put differently, the region cannot long survive a paralyzed Jersey rail network.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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China has begun launching satellites for a giant computer network in space, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“Mafia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mafia. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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