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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganging up (on)
setting on
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Cities have until 45 days before the elections to call them off, but county officials would need to know by late February whether or not the items will be on the ballot, meaning the sun is setting on high-stakes negotiations to stave off a mutiny.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Let natural greenery rule in tall vases, design a whole table setting on a new color, or concoct a signature drink that matches the theme in color and flavor.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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