ganging up (on)

Definition of ganging up (on)next
present participle of gang up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganging up (on)
setting on
Verb
  • Diana wore it in its necklace setting on a few royal outings.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Ukrainian officials said that Russia also attacked four railway stations and other railway infrastructure in central Ukraine and port infrastructure in the southern Odesa region, setting on fire containers with vegetable oil and damaging a grain warehouse.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Ganging up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ganging%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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