IN-GROUPS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

in-groups

noun

plural of in-group

as in elites

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Recent Examples of in-groups In this theory, individuals categorize themselves and others into in-groups and out-groups, which shapes perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours and that typically, people tend to favour those in their in-group. — Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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Noun

That kind of pressure from the elites, in combination with other wartime strains on Russia’s economy and society, could force Putin to negotiate a peace deal, the source said.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Viral memes, in 2024 and now, have romanticized him as a popular – and incredibly attractive – man of the people who made corporate elites within the American health insurance industry afraid.

— Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of elites

Noun

Amid the crushes, cliques, and teenage angst, two sisters set out to define themselves on their own terms.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
In a number of sensitive sectors, such as telecommunications, EVs, and drones, such cliques have already formed, setting bans and restrictions on the use of equipment from Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of cliques

Noun

All Palestinian clans and families in Gaza would also be a target for disarmament, which would have an impact on the future of Hamas and Palestinian armed struggle.

— Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Scores attach to a profile, clans compete by country, challenges travel between friends.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of clans

Noun

Romanian officials have warned that the danger to border communities is very real.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of communities

Noun

The system was designed to support secure and resilient data sharing between satellite networks operating in low-Earth orbit.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Fox News Digital reached out to Seajets Ferries in Greece, one of the largest networks of high-speed and catamaran vessels in the Aegean Sea.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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