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as in gang
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
when one boy turned informant, the police were able to nab the drug kingpin and the rest of his crew
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Recent Examples of crew
Search crews found Phillips’ Jeep crushed into the mud, but have not recovered the fire chief’s body after more than two weeks of searching.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Below deck lie two VIPs, two convertible twin/double cabins, and a generous crew quarters with three cabins.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
But the novel also makes space for the rest of the crew—from Quentin and Shelby’s newlywed antics to Lance’s evolving career path and Julian’s struggle to maintain balance between work and family.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 July 2025
Thanks to a 911 call from one of the bystanders watching from a nearby condominium balcony, members of a marine rescue crew eventually made their way to the two men.
—Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Below deck lie two VIPs, two convertible twin/double cabins, and a generous crew quarters with three cabins.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
But the novel also makes space for the rest of the crew—from Quentin and Shelby’s newlywed antics to Lance’s evolving career path and Julian’s struggle to maintain balance between work and family.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 July 2025
Thanks to a 911 call from one of the bystanders watching from a nearby condominium balcony, members of a marine rescue crew eventually made their way to the two men.
—Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew
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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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Success has been rare since the organization arrived in Arizona back in 1988, but their current team is capturing the NFL’s attention.—
Theo Mackie,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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There’s plenty of homegrown flair, too, with several members of the U.S. men’s national team expected to appear alongside players from Mexico's team that recently claimed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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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
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Carpenter charges her army of supporters $7 a month.—
Justin Conklin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The gun, a reproduction 1873 single-action army revolver, fired a live round inadvertently loaded by Hannah Gutierrez, the production's weapons handler.—
REUTERS,
USA Today,
31 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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Boston could still use another frontline starter to pair at the top and open up its platoon players by finally finding a full-time first baseman on the trade market after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury in May.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Ramona Cadet Zito earned the position of guide for 3rd Platoon and marched in carrying the platoon’s guidon.—
Cadet Nadeen Willat,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 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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Trump has brought the border under control, a tribute to the power of clear messaging along sophisticated migrant communication networks.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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In order to make use of the service, Tennesseans and travelers must go to a Music City Loop entrance, buy a ticket and ride in one of the Tesla EVs in the company's fleet, accompanied by an experienced Loop operator.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kroger is currently being led by Ron Sargent, a Kroger board member and former Staples CEO, as the company conducts a national search for a permanent successor.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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“Crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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