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
Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In 2023, however, a cabal of angry gamers was convinced otherwise.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
The Solana network has periodic shutdowns, and XRP is controlled by a cabal of insiders.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In 2023, however, a cabal of angry gamers was convinced otherwise.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabal
Noun
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The first episode of Season 2 delves into the Pagan Biker Gang, and the rest of the season will unpack organizations like Fresno Bulldogs, Nuestra Familia, Black Mafia Family, Vagos and Aryan Sisters of Texas.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Boston also clubbed four home runs, the team’s most in a single game this year.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court not to block the deportation of Venezuelans accused of being members of the crime gang Tren de Aragua.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Homan also denied that any migrant is being labeled a gang member solely because of tattoos.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His offensive numbers were closer to league average from 2021 to 2023.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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The four were convicted on two counts each of kidnapping and robbery and one count each of conspiracy to kidnap for ransom.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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He also is found guilty of first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fort Worth chef Jenna Kinard and her husband, Micah Kinard, are collaborating with Kansas City restaurateur Christian Moscoso on the dining and drinking concepts.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since the Pat Brown era, California has always collaborated in securing its electricity.—
Michael Wara,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Long story short: This is the tale of the rise and fall of the Sith's massive criminal syndicate away from the Empire's prying eyes, so expect more of the surprisingly dark tone past shows have often flirted with.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While the Trump administration has alleged that Abrego Garcia is connected to the notorious crime syndicate MS-13, he has not been formally charged with any crime.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Russian and allied North Korean soldiers have nearly deprived Kyiv of a key bargaining chip by retaking most of the region, where Ukrainian troops staged a surprise incursion last year.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Sudan Liberation Army (SLA), a Darfur militia allied to the national army, has been fighting the RSF around the city of al-Fashir, around 15 km (9.3 miles) from Zamzam, with the help of other local armed groups.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Cabal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabal. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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