GANGING UP (ON) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

ganging up (on)

verb

present participle of gang up (on)

as in turning (on)

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setting on

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Meanwhile, forward Brad Marchand (lower-body surgery) practiced in a group setting on Wednesday for the first time this training camp.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Ring will roll out the new encryption as the default security setting on all of its cameras starting in September.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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