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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
This is an excellent period to plan a trip with some of your crew, especially to nearby destinations.
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
For the music portion of the festival, DeRosa has a crew that includes two drivers to help the acts, five hosts to introduce the acts on the various stages and 12 to 15 volunteers to help with equipment, set-up and other needs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The Israeli source confirmed a report by Axios that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to send an Iron Dome battery to the UAE, along with interceptor crews, following a call with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
What stood out most was the crew’s dedication and enthusiasm, along with the intimacy of the experience; the ship is designed for just 100 guests.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
For the music portion of the festival, DeRosa has a crew that includes two drivers to help the acts, five hosts to introduce the acts on the various stages and 12 to 15 volunteers to help with equipment, set-up and other needs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The Israeli source confirmed a report by Axios that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to send an Iron Dome battery to the UAE, along with interceptor crews, following a call with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
What stood out most was the crew’s dedication and enthusiasm, along with the intimacy of the experience; the ship is designed for just 100 guests.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew
Noun
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The second is the surveillance of James (Mago) Gately, a Hutch gang member whom the Kinahans planned to murder in 2017.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said that the victim, who isn't associated with any gangs, suffered cognitive and vision issues for several months after the assault.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk led off the extravaganza, and team play-by-play voice Brandon Gaudin was the master of ceremonies.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 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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With his expertise, von Steuben completely reorganized the army and boosted morale.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 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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In the mid-1940s, Hans Reinhart, a photographer working with International News Photos (the Hearst syndicate’s old picture service), shot a feature devoted to the subway’s lost and found.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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But two months into the season, Metro was replaced by Bob Lemon, who went back to a platoon with Rodríguez.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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His death was later determined to have resulted from friendly fire during an ambush on his platoon.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tong referenced an expose on CNN that revealed a network of websites and group chats on platforms like Telegram in which men uploaded videos of drugging and raping their wives and advised others how to do the same.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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During the event, Vietnam’s deputy minister of industry and trade, Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, highlighted how FedEx’s global footprint would complement Viettel Post’s domestic network to ultimately enhance Vietnam’s ability to scale exports worldwide.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Charles was also greeted by Kimberley Harris, executive vice president of Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns NBC News.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is a game every media company has to play.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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