as in crews
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 teams
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
The teams meet Sunday in the series finale.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Even without Holloway, the Crimson Tide stayed right with the Wolverines for much of the up-tempo matchup of two of the tournament's highest scoring teams.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Welcome to the high school baseball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The players will argue that the teams at the bottom should be forced to spend that money, rather than pocket it.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
These two teams swept each other on the road during the regular season, but Hicks and the Pios exacted part one of their revenge with a 2-1 overtime victory in the semifinals of this year’s Frozen Faceoff.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Boston handled one of the NBA’s hottest teams without its leading scorer, defeating the Hawks 109-102 while Brown (Achilles tendonitis) watched from the bench in street clothes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
The teams meet Sunday in the series finale.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Even without Holloway, the Crimson Tide stayed right with the Wolverines for much of the up-tempo matchup of two of the tournament's highest scoring teams.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Welcome to the high school baseball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The players will argue that the teams at the bottom should be forced to spend that money, rather than pocket it.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
These two teams swept each other on the road during the regular season, but Hicks and the Pios exacted part one of their revenge with a 2-1 overtime victory in the semifinals of this year’s Frozen Faceoff.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Boston handled one of the NBA’s hottest teams without its leading scorer, defeating the Hawks 109-102 while Brown (Achilles tendonitis) watched from the bench in street clothes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teams
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Chapel Hill Road was temporarily closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the area.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maintenance crews carve up the streets while pedestrians squeeze by, each person absorbed in their own agendas.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Outfield requires far more starting spots, and most of those available later in drafts are locked in platoons.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the Defense official, the Army plans to ramp up training over the next year, eventually sending in platoons of some 40 soldiers at a time to train.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And while the all-volunteer force has produced the finest military in the world, democracies have historically fielded stronger armies by drawing on the full diversity of talent, perspectives, and experiences of their citizens.—
Zach Iscol,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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On April 15, 1862, a small battle broke out between the Confederate and Union armies.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Those final spots will soon be filled with two squads emerging from the intercontinental playoff and four more from the European playoffs.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new developmental players will get housing assistance and can practice and travel with their respective WNBA squads.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The world watched athletes kneel, teams protest and leagues pause.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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While still leagues ahead of other wealthy individuals, Musk isn’t the only Texan with an astronomical net worth.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Nov. 2025
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The companies’ goal is to eventually offer autonomous rideshare options in 25 cities by 2031.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Artesh ground forces, which include tens of brigades, are positioned primarily to defend Iran’s borders, according to Carl’s report.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The attack on the independence of Stars and Stripes is a powerful recapitulation of earlier moments in American military history, moments which make clear the blind alley down which Hegseth is charging his brigades at full speed.—
Bill McKibben,
The New York Review of Books,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Teams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teams. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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