ganging up (on)

Definition of ganging up (on)next
present participle of gang up (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganging up (on)
setting on
Verb
  • Behind her, the sun is setting on the horizon behind the ocean.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
  • People have also voiced concerns about the risk of the facility setting on fire, increasing tax bills, producing noise and having negative visual impacts that could disrupt neighbors’ routines, among others.
    Sofi Zeman May 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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“Ganging up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ganging%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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