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as in gang
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
when one boy turned informant, the police were able to nab the drug kingpin and the rest of his crew
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Recent Examples of crew
All bus, light rail, streetcar and microtransit services are suspended for the day as crews continue to clear snow from station platforms, bus stops, garages and transit centers.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Michael Che then noted that the documentary, which some of its crew members want nothing to do with, was directed by Rush Hour‘s Brett Ratner.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Of course, his usual crew will be replaced with an all-star officiating group for the Super Bowl.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Michael Che then noted that the documentary, which some of its crew members want nothing to do with, was directed by Rush Hour‘s Brett Ratner.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Of course, his usual crew will be replaced with an all-star officiating group for the Super Bowl.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew
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Leticia Gamboa testified the message was relayed through David Oropeza, who like Reyna belonged to the Eastside Paramount gang.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Haitians face widespread hunger and gang violence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Matt Hayman connected on four three-pointers and scored a team-high 17 points for ASU.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The most famous person with a piece of the Cupra Kiro team is British, actor Idris Elba, but most of the money comes from lead investors David Kaplan and Bennett Rosenthal of Los Angeles.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Russia's advance in Ukraine has largely settled into a grinding war of attrition, and analysts say that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no rush to find a settlement, despite his army's difficulties on the roughly 600-mile front line.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Neither was there an army ready to defend Rapa Nui—crowds wielding spears and clubs were not uncommon in the Pacific—or any sign of violence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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His son, Paolo, now a district representative in Davao, was rumored to have a Triad crime syndicate tattoo on his back, and refused to remove his shirt in a Senate panel on drug smuggling.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to federal prosecutors, a group of bettors enticed players with payments of anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 for their willingness to help the syndicate win bets on first-half and full-game spreads.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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His addition will allow the Dodgers to move Hernandez back to left field, where his sub-par defense is less of an issue, pair Pages with Tommy Edman in center field (once Edman has recovered from ankle surgery) and not have to force an Alex Call-Ryan Ward platoon into the lineup on a daily basis.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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But searching for some kind of jolt, head coach Jordi Fernández went to a near full platoon change to begin the second half, rolling out Thomas, Claxton, Nolan Traore, Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The company has earmarked at least $10 billion to build the network.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before Papaya, Guez ran businesses helping companies move and employ workers in emerging markets.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tesla signaled a major shift in its business as CEO Elon Musk told investors the company will end production of its longest-running premium electric vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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