as in Mafia
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
a conspiracy theory about the existence of an international cabal devoted to world domination
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Recent Examples of cabal
Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
Powell is drawing encouragement from the significant losses of candidates who, like Burton, are backed by the Empower Texans cabal attempting to take control of the Texas Legislature.
—Richard Greene, star-telegram, 24 May 2018
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
This was just one corner of a far larger sandbox, filled with bespoke hospitality services, crime-syndicate clans, mysterious cabals, weapons sommeliers and networks of switchboard operators decked out in rockabilly couture.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Nothing was more to be desired than that every practicable obstacle should be opposed to cabal, intrigue, and corruption.
—Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
Powell is drawing encouragement from the significant losses of candidates who, like Burton, are backed by the Empower Texans cabal attempting to take control of the Texas Legislature.
—Richard Greene, star-telegram, 24 May 2018
Verb
Maryland has long been governed by an Interstate 95 Democratic cabal with little regard for the Eastern Shore or Western Maryland, or anybody anywhere else in Maryland who disagrees with their policies.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
This was just one corner of a far larger sandbox, filled with bespoke hospitality services, crime-syndicate clans, mysterious cabals, weapons sommeliers and networks of switchboard operators decked out in rockabilly couture.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabal
Noun
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Swedish House Mafia plays the second weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 today.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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De Soto Music and shopping together The Rhythm & Roots Market will feature Superstar Mafia from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, in Downtown DeSoto.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The informal summit at private members club the Royal Overseas League sparked hopes relations between the two sides could improve in the coming months.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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But Schmidt’s streak ultimately ended at 28.2 innings on Saturday when Brent Rooker clubbed a solo homer in the fourth inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The broadcasts have become dominated by heavy-handed sports gambling ads — an industry that leagues and teams alike have embraced — and the halftime show is pushing prop bets to the masses.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Later, a brief one-on-one match between Will and league up-and-coming superstar Mane Attraction is shown.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Noun
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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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Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of justice.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Oreo and Reese’s are collaborating on a new candy and what might be the perfect cookie.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Deutsch and his future husband, Bill Parker, collaborated for many years, and Deutsch’s firm eventually was renamed Deutsch/Parker Design.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Hearst now allies us closely with the San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle and, if all goes as expected, soon the Dallas Morning News, as well as other Hearst Texas newspapers in Laredo, Beaumont, Midland and elsewhere.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Now, he’s allied with a political movement that wants to ban pornography.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Cabal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabal. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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