ganging

verb

present participle of gang
as in grouping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganging
  1. grouping
  2. allying
  3. teaming
  4. cooperating
  5. coupling
  6. mixing
  7. colluding
  8. tying
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  • But Shanes questioned whether grouping Jews under a single ethnic category would produce sufficiently specific data for those purposes, or instead obscure differences among Jewish populations with distinct ancestries.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This time around, however, the tech giant is establishing parameters on mass arbitration by grouping them in batches of 25, 100, and 500, depending on the total number of claimants with similar issues.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of grouping
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  • Since 2024, Microsoft has openly acknowledged that OpenAI is a competitor, and has been allying itself with other companies building AI models, including Musk's xAI, releasing those tools to developers through Azure.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
  • Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
    — Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of allying
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  • Vásquez made his first start toward the end of April 2024 and wound up making 20 starts while teaming with Matt Waldron as a bridge while the team managed injuries to both Darvish and Musgrove.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of teaming
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  • Steel grilled Hester about breaking the rules to communicate with Grant, the other cooperating witness, while the two were locked up.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors noted Wong shared Law’s online petition urging digital forensic companies to stop cooperating with police on Facebook after the security law took effect.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooperating
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  • The authors of the Nature Energy paper found a way around that obstacle by coupling two ultra-thin nickel-titanium films.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • By coupling authentic conversations with a practical commitment to structural fairness, leaders can effectively stabilize engagement and sustain performance.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of coupling
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  • Veteran Emari Demercado should start the season as the third-down passing back, with Brashard Smith mixing in as a gadget piece and kick returner.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixing
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  • Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL in October 2017 alleging that owners were colluding to keep him out of the league.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In October 2017, Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL under the terms of the league’s and players’ collective bargaining agreement, alleging that owners were colluding against signing him due to his protest.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of colluding
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  • No murder weapon was ever recovered, adding to the lack of physical evidence tying Chandler to the crime scene.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Astros starter Peter Lambert allowed three hits and two runs while tying a career high with five walks in 4 2/3 innings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tying
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“Ganging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ganging. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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