team 1 of 2

as in crew
a group of people working together on a task asked the Boy Scouts to split into teams and begin pitching their tents

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Recent Examples of team
Noun
Qualifying for the Open and All-Star events will now be combined, and pit crews of all teams entered (All-Star and Open) are eligible for the pit crew challenge. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025 In addition to designer Vize, The design team also includes lighting design by James Farncombe, sound design by Dan Balfour, video design by Jack Phelan, physicality by Michela Meazza, and costume design by Natalie Pryce. Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Warner Bros has just set plans to revamp ‘The Bodyguard,’ the 1992 romantic drama thriller that teamed superstars Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025 As one of Toronto’s most explosive scorers, he was double teamed much of the season. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for team
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Noun
  • Malta's government said that 12 crew members and four civilian passengers were on board and none were injured.
    Helena Skinner, ABC News, 3 May 2025
  • Pope Francis used final Easter address to call for Gaza ceasefire The Maltese government said maritime authorities had received a mayday call shortly after midnight local time from a vessel outside of territorial waters, with 12 crew members and four civilians on board, reporting a fire.
    Christopher Scicluna and Ilze Filks, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • His offensive numbers were closer to league average from 2021 to 2023.
    Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Since it was created by ESPN (which remains a minority investor after selling the majority stake in 2022), the series received top billing alongside the major team leagues that its networks and over-the-air sibling ABC telecasted daily.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • More than a month into operations, the army deployed a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East, but the campaign has not stopped Houthi attacks.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.
    Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These seats will be grouped into two areas on the plane — one at the front, and one around the exit rows in the middle of the plane.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Vegetables can be grouped into two categories: Non-starchy and starchy.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • So, with five league games remaining and potentially three more in European competition before the squad travel to the United States for the Club World Cup (CWC) in June, there is plenty still on the line for Enzo Maresca’s side.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Boston also clubbed four home runs, the team’s most in a single game this year.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The Yankees clubbed four home runs off starting pitcher Seth Lugo for a 4-1 victory in the series opener.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Reinsurers — essentially the insurance companies for insurance companies — are also reluctant to back riskier fields.
    Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The organization is dedicated to supporting holders of the honors and their families, educating the public on the awards and restoring or occasionally creating graves or memorials affiliated with VC and GC holders.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • The five commissioners are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, but no more than three commissioners can be affiliated with the same party.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 May 2025

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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/team. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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