as in gang
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
the local Mafia largely finances itself through extortion rackets and drug trafficking
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Recent Examples of Mafia
Tsien is on the Steering Committee for the Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc) and is a board member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 July 2025
In addition to dancing for several musicals, Louis-Fernand has also performed in various concerts and appeared in music videos with Diplo, Jesy Nelson and Swedish House Mafia, among others, according to his biography on Evita's cast site.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 8 July 2025
Federal lawyers also pursued a charge of racketeering conspiracy, an allegation traditionally affiliated with Mafia prosecutions.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
Update: Sharp-eyed Redditors have pointed out that the three amigos standing in front of the field of flowers actually points to Latin Mafia coming to ACL 2025.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 July 2025
In addition to dancing for several musicals, Louis-Fernand has also performed in various concerts and appeared in music videos with Diplo, Jesy Nelson and Swedish House Mafia, among others, according to his biography on Evita's cast site.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 8 July 2025
Federal lawyers also pursued a charge of racketeering conspiracy, an allegation traditionally affiliated with Mafia prosecutions.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
Update: Sharp-eyed Redditors have pointed out that the three amigos standing in front of the field of flowers actually points to Latin Mafia coming to ACL 2025.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mafia
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The film did retain two innovations from the Story films: its notably younger cast and also having Victor von Doom accompany the gang on their fateful trip.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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The report also identifies approved petitions from individuals linked to other gangs, such as over 100 members of the 18th Street gang, at least three from Tren de Aragua (TdA), and several associated with the Sureños and Norteños.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Whether through investment syndicates, peer networks, or regional alliances, family offices are building micro-communities modeled less on corporate structures and more on the village circle.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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So far, no one has ruled out the possibility that other groups—possibly from different governments or private crime syndicates—are also exploiting CVE-2025-53770.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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In November, Vaillant was convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 4.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Kingston will receive his sentence on Aug. 28, just under five months after he and his 63-year-old mother were found guilty of four counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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After a jury trial, Grider, who owns a vineyard in the Waco suburbs, was sentenced to spend nearly seven years behind bars in 2023 for storming the Capitol and joining a mob's assault on the U.S. House chamber.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Soon after, a mob attacked their home, throwing their possessions into the street and allegedly abusing their three daughters.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the first-season finale of the new Apple drama Chief of War, two rival clans prepare to do battle at the base of an active volcano on the island of Hawai’i.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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Her father’s passing has left the clan vulnerable, and since Red Jacob named no heir, his two sons, Dougal (Sam Retford) and Colum (Séamus McLean Ross), are locked in a battle for succession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Streets included in the network are focus areas in a citywide effort to curb the number of vehicle crashes with injuries.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Mafia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mafia. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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