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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
a gang of neighborhood residents spent the weekend cleaning up the park
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as in cliques
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
the whole gang went out for pizza the school's computer hackers had their own little gang
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as in Mafias
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
politicians promising to stop the growth of inner-city gangs
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Recent Examples of gangs
Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Schoeman van Jaarsveld dedicated his life to protecting rhinos from poaching gangs in South Africa.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The report, which followed a civil rights investigation, found sophisticated gangs run prison black markets trafficking in drugs, weapons and electronic devices such as drones and smartphones.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The film unfolds against the backdrop of Haiti’s escalating crisis, where armed gangs have seized control of large parts of Port-au-Prince.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Central Richmond gangs tend to congregate around Richmond’s Iron Triangle, an area near Carlson Boulevard that gets its name because of converging railroad tracks that form a triangular shape.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, there are school communities that are not fraught with violence and the influence of gangs.
—Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Police said the shooting was a feud between rival gangs.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The number of lawyers in the Criminal Division’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, which prosecutes organized crime groups and violent gangs, is down significantly, though the section is looking to hire additional attorneys.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
The designation has since been renewed multiple times as the country faces a host of crises, including widespread violence by armed gangs, food insecurity, displacement and a leadership vacuum after the president was assassinated in 2021.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Schoeman van Jaarsveld dedicated his life to protecting rhinos from poaching gangs in South Africa.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The report, which followed a civil rights investigation, found sophisticated gangs run prison black markets trafficking in drugs, weapons and electronic devices such as drones and smartphones.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The film unfolds against the backdrop of Haiti’s escalating crisis, where armed gangs have seized control of large parts of Port-au-Prince.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Central Richmond gangs tend to congregate around Richmond’s Iron Triangle, an area near Carlson Boulevard that gets its name because of converging railroad tracks that form a triangular shape.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, there are school communities that are not fraught with violence and the influence of gangs.
—Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Police said the shooting was a feud between rival gangs.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The number of lawyers in the Criminal Division’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, which prosecutes organized crime groups and violent gangs, is down significantly, though the section is looking to hire additional attorneys.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gangs
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After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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The teams that Weltman has constructed over the past nine years have, in my view, consistently lacked good 3-point shooting or an athletic presence at center.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In this milieu, Hollywood A-listers like Will Ferrell and Sharon Stone, who occupy separate cliques nearby, pale in comparison to the mingling artistic luminaries.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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What should be the role of national armies?—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Historically, Battlefield's selling point has been massive maps where entire armies compete against each other.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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These are trade-offs that can be negotiated, at both the local and national levels, to benefit our communities.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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This honor celebrates Domingo’s career as an actor and filmmaker, along with his work to champion underrepresented communities.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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For one, the Madlanga Commission — set up to investigate whether criminal syndicates and political actors have burrowed into the police, intelligence, and prosecutorial services — is due to submit its interim report at the end of May.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The battalion chief on scene called for additional crews, but the fire was quickly knocked down, the department said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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From world-class crews and infrastructure to incentives, innovation, and creative talent, this fireside chat will examine the state’s evolving production landscape and its vision for the future.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Locations like Tarifa, Cádiz and inland hill towns offer expansive views and long totality, though with the likelihood of heavy crowds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Marketers will rush to put down dollars on programs that can still draw large crowds all tuning in at once, says one media buying executive.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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“Gangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangs. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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