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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
a gang of neighborhood residents spent the weekend cleaning up the park
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as in cliques
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
the whole gang went out for pizza the school's computer hackers had their own little gang
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as in Mafias
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
politicians promising to stop the growth of inner-city gangs
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Recent Examples of gangs
Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
An outbreak of violence by warring gangs has led to the deaths of at least 80 people, according to human rights advocates, and forced the temporary suspension of operations at both Médecins Sans Frontières’ health facility in Cité Soleil, and Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Deportees from the United States are especially vulnerable to robbery and kidnapping because gangs and bandits assume that their families can pay larger ransoms.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Based on their responses to a question posed by our opinion team, the 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff candidates are divided on the existence of deputy gangs.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Ortiz, 36, has spoken openly about the challenges of growing up in the East Side, including being affiliated with gangs in his youth.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
All five are barred from contact with motorcycle gangs and from attending future motorcycle events, including Ocean City BikeFest.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
According to court documents, a cellphone video showed members of two gangs in the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Noun
Suffice to say, the comedians are soon way over their head and find themselves in the middle of a war between rival gangs.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
An outbreak of violence by warring gangs has led to the deaths of at least 80 people, according to human rights advocates, and forced the temporary suspension of operations at both Médecins Sans Frontières’ health facility in Cité Soleil, and Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Deportees from the United States are especially vulnerable to robbery and kidnapping because gangs and bandits assume that their families can pay larger ransoms.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Based on their responses to a question posed by our opinion team, the 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff candidates are divided on the existence of deputy gangs.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Ortiz, 36, has spoken openly about the challenges of growing up in the East Side, including being affiliated with gangs in his youth.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
All five are barred from contact with motorcycle gangs and from attending future motorcycle events, including Ocean City BikeFest.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
According to court documents, a cellphone video showed members of two gangs in the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gangs
Noun
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Conversely, both teams are a combined 4-8 at home — the Sabres 2-4 in their barn, and the Canadiens now also 2-4 at the Bell Centre in these playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The trade for Pittman and the drafting of Bernard could provide Rodgers with more big-play options after teams loaded up to stop DK Metcalf last year.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In this milieu, Hollywood A-listers like Will Ferrell and Sharon Stone, who occupy separate cliques nearby, pale in comparison to the mingling artistic luminaries.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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These moved beyond the bland and laudatory, offering candid and penetrating portraits of artists and celebrities that stand out in an era where A-listers are guarded by armies of publicists and handlers.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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And in war, armies sometimes miss and civilians die.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Private equity companies would be banned from investing in youth sports teams, leagues, facilities and events under a new federal bill, a move lawmakers say would lower participation costs for families and restore control of a public good to local communities.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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By then, Sudan had plunged into a civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which have both been accused of war crimes against non-Arab communities.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Criminal syndicates The consequences extend far beyond South America.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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For one, the Madlanga Commission — set up to investigate whether criminal syndicates and political actors have burrowed into the police, intelligence, and prosecutorial services — is due to submit its interim report at the end of May.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The agency relies on reports from its road maintenance crews and roadkill app as well as an app from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to gather quarterly and annual reports for the state.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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There was a heavy police and SWAT presence reported outside the center, as well as San Diego Fire-Rescue and medical crews.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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The Philly crowds have been Rory-obsessed.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For the calmest conditions, visit in the summer, from around June to August (although late spring and autumn may bring fewer crowds).—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Gangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangs. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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