ganged

verb

past tense of gang
as in grouped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganged
  1. grouped
  2. coupled
  3. connected
  4. teamed
  5. banded
  6. mixed
  7. bonded
  8. clubbed
Verb
  • The names are intermixed rather than grouped geographically, suggesting the indivisibility of Greater Hungary despite modern borders.
    — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • El Salvador has made this form of collective trials possible under a July 2023 reform of its criminal code, which allows for those detained under the state of emergency to be grouped according to their gangs or territories.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of grouped
Verb
  • After Terry entered the villa earlier in the season as a bombshell, alongside Caleb McDaniel and Sol Mýa, she initially got coupled up with Gabriel Vasconcelos due to a fan vote.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • His alma mater, Stoneman Douglas, was for kids with big-league dreams — kids like Luzardo, Anthony, Coby Mayo and Anthony Rizzo — who coupled those dreams with big-league frames.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of coupled
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  • Breakker connected with a flying cross body over the barricade on Breakker as Cole talked up Evans developing an edge.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Unlike renewable sources, nuclear reactors can generate energy on demand and can be connected directly to the grid.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of connected
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  • Showcasing how creatively chefs paired their dishes with the wineries with which they were teamed is the secondary intent of the Appellation team.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The chipmunks teamed with an Australian mouse named Monterey Jack, his dragonfly pal Zipper, and the team’s mechanic, Gadget Hackwrench, to battle such villainous characters as Fat Cat and Professor Norton Nimnul.
    — Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Definition of teamed
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  • However, they are not banded, so their activity will not be fully tracked.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • They were named and banded, and their names were announced Monday — in addition to Mavis, they were named Buddy, Frankie, and Tweedy.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of banded
Verb
  • In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Research is mixed on weight loss, promising on circulation and recovery, and cautious about who should avoid the machines altogether.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • But the pair later bonded over golf and what Graham described as a mutual and irreverent sense of humor.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • On the other hand, if your dog genuinely enjoys the salon, loves car rides and has bonded with a regular groomer, the extra cost doesn’t buy much.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of bonded
Verb
  • Catcher Kyle Teel snapped an 0-for-13 skid with a two-run single before Braden Montgomery clubbed a three-run home run to break the game open.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Teoscar Hernandez clubbed the next pitch from Morejon, a slider down but out over the plate, 419 feet to center field for a grand slam and a 4-3 lead.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of clubbed
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