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camarillas

noun

plural of camarilla
as in camorras

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  1. conspiracies
  2. sororities
  3. folds
  4. rings
  5. cabals
  6. bands
  7. gangs
Noun
  • The film ties these events into larger concerns surrounding freedom of the press and some inventive government conspiracies.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, there are a plethora of the standard flat earth and moon landing conspiracies, too.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of conspiracies
Noun
  • Runner’s World reported that fraternities, sororities, bars and other organizations are already reaching out about hosting their own.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of traditional television advertising, the campaign will convene local civic groups and houses of worship, as well as fraternities and sororities.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sororities
Noun
  • The new iPhone model, which launches in October, features a screen that folds in two – a first of its kind for Apple.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The water-resistant exterior is suited for stadiums, gyms, and concerts and the smart design folds flat with a built-in carrying strap for easy transportation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of folds
Noun
  • That changed in 2013, when a small, dark body orbiting between Saturn and Uranus passed in front of a star and blinked twice on either side of the main event, revealing two narrow rings around an object barely 250 kilometers across.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Zendaya chose a glittering Prada gown bedecked in shimmering crystals with a plunging tulle neckline, along with Mikimoto jewelry, including lavish pearl-and-diamond earrings and two rings from the Petals collection.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of rings
Noun
  • Increasingly, his mind was preoccupied with extremist views and conspiracy theories, including secret government cabals and false-flag operations.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Thomas Pynchon’s latest novel, Shadow Ticket, set in 1932 Milwaukee, takes place in a landscape of industrial ghosts, strike-breakers, fascist sympathizers and absurdist cabals.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of cabals
Noun
  • Some bands with a four-decade career would be disappointed by the turnout, or by the realization that many fans not wearing Maiden shirts are dressed in Megadeth merch.
    — Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, immigration raids and tariffs hung over the celebration causing the event and mas bands to make adjustments.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of bands
Noun
  • By July of this year, gangs attacked Kenscoff again, pulling back only to organize an even bigger attack in late August.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The nonprofit God's Pantry in Pomona serves around 10,000 families monthly, while nearly all of its staff have overcome homelessness, addiction, gangs, or incarceration.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of gangs
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