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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
That operator can serve more customers with the same crew, reduce stress, and run a cleaner business.
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David Heacock, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The Parkway West was closed for about two hours as crews worked to clear the scene.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally grabs a few.
—Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2026
The production crew for the high tea video, shot last year, included Sophia Warder, then a senior at Willow Glen High School, and Ash Wells, then a senior at Leland High School.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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David Heacock, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The Parkway West was closed for about two hours as crews worked to clear the scene.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally grabs a few.
—Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2026
The production crew for the high tea video, shot last year, included Sophia Warder, then a senior at Willow Glen High School, and Ash Wells, then a senior at Leland High School.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew
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As armed gangs now control up to 90% of metropolitan Port-au-Prince and parts of the Artibonite region -- areas that together represent roughly 60% of the electorate -- Washington has emphasized the need for stability and a swift path to elections rather than a prolonged transition.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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As armed gangs now control up to 90% of metropolitan Port-au-Prince and parts of the Artibonite region — areas that together represent roughly 60% of the electorate — Washington has emphasized the need for stability and a swift path to elections rather than a prolonged transition.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ruibal and Iglesias, alongside former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin (three players who were team-mates at Betis), are some of the most prominent Spanish football voices on wider social issues.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Its army chief of staff said between 5,000 and 8,000 troops were preparing to deploy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fleeing into the desert with her father, she is hunted by a merciless army and forced to trust a legendary bandit (Mackie) with secrets of his own.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The syndicate called for the government to launch a comprehensive national survey of buildings at risk of collapse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Thirty-nine-year-old Juan Manuel Lanz, secretary general of Mahahual’s taxi syndicate, represents about 500 people.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Braves did well to regroup after the freak injury to shortstop Ha-Seong Kim while also setting up a potentially good outfield platoon.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Four of those five also bat lefty, so there aren’t any sensible platoon options to help.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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FedEx also aims to build on its data and artificial intelligence capabilities to improve network planning and better predict global trade flows.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The data center will match 100 percent of its electricity use with clean energy, according to the company.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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