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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Severe thunderstorms that began in northern Indiana appeared to spawn multiple tornadoes in southern Michigan the previous day, said meteorologist Lonnie Fisher of the National Weather Service, which sent teams to the region to evaluate damage and confirm tornadoes.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The two teams played their Class 6A Division ll girls state championship basketball game at the Alamodome in San Antonio on March 7, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, both teams head to the Big Ten tournament with opposite momentum and very different stakes, though any number of wins for UCLA can’t hurt its seeding come Selection Sunday.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
And there will be a lot of good teams this season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
In lieu of fancy cars, everyone got to the ceremony on pick-up trucks, and were given distinctive, rare Buffalo nickel coins to carry around, to show the security teams when required.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The teams traded leads from that point and Denton went into halftime with a 22-21 lead.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
Both teams won their first games of the tournament.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Severe thunderstorms that began in northern Indiana appeared to spawn multiple tornadoes in southern Michigan the previous day, said meteorologist Lonnie Fisher of the National Weather Service, which sent teams to the region to evaluate damage and confirm tornadoes.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The two teams played their Class 6A Division ll girls state championship basketball game at the Alamodome in San Antonio on March 7, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, both teams head to the Big Ten tournament with opposite momentum and very different stakes, though any number of wins for UCLA can’t hurt its seeding come Selection Sunday.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
And there will be a lot of good teams this season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
In lieu of fancy cars, everyone got to the ceremony on pick-up trucks, and were given distinctive, rare Buffalo nickel coins to carry around, to show the security teams when required.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The teams traded leads from that point and Denton went into halftime with a 22-21 lead.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
Both teams won their first games of the tournament.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teams
Noun
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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There have been pelicans injured in attacks and sick animals brought in by good Samaritans and city crews.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Enrigue’s novel is inspired by the long-running Apache Wars of the 19th century, a series of brutal skirmishes between various Apache bands and the armies of the United States and Mexico.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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My question is whether there is anything in the resolution which would authorize or recommend or approve the landing of large American armies in Vietnam or in China.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Minnesota Wild take on the Utah Mammoth in a matchup of Central Division squads.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those are the highest-ranking squads with Sinners on them.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The world watched athletes kneel, teams protest and leagues pause.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shipping companies are already heeding Iran’s warning.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Other countries and companies will no doubt follow suit; Amazon and Blue Origin already plan on launching thousands of satellites each as well.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The whistle brigades are defending their communities.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cuban medical brigades have served as the backbone of fragile health systems.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Teams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teams. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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