ganging

Definition of gangingnext
present participle of gang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganging
Verb
  • This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • Not having a clear system or grouping like items together.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Noreus is accused of conspiring with Witherspoon, who was not charged in her case, and the other cooperating defendants to solicit students seeking nursing credentials and healthcare employment.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
  • Officials said the incident is still under review and that the city is cooperating fully with investigating agencies.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Ostensibly, the rom-com sitcom set in a world of anthropomorphic animals aims to cast an empathetic light on the struggle of coupling up.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
  • The star finished in third place after coupling up with Tyrique Hyde, who is now dating season 9 contestant Samie Elishi.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • The service From those on reception to the barmen mixing the cocktails, staff are helpful and friendly, without being over-the-top attentive.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Yakgwa is a type of traditional Korean cookie made by mixing wheat flour with honey, sesame oil, ginger juice and a bit of rice wine and then pressing the dough mixture into a mold and deep-frying it.
    Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • These can be summarized as a debate about whether the media are watchdogs, aggressively scrutinizing government officials, or lapdogs, mostly colluding with or manipulated by them.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • Not because anyone is colluding, but because the incentive structure has.
    Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Attendees enjoy live music, professional and instructional fly tying, casting clinics and demos.
    Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • That would be their 7-foot-4 unicorn Victor Wembanyama, who is 8-for-11 in the clutch so far this postseason, including his game-tying 28-footer in overtime of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
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“Ganging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ganging. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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