as in crew
a group of people working together on a task
asked the Boy Scouts to split into teams and begin pitching their tents
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Recent Examples of team
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The 20,062-seat stadium has a Petco Park vibe, from the artwork and nods to the team’s history located throughout the stadium.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Kansas City’s Worlds of Fun theme park grew out of a family trip to Disneyland by Chiefs General Manager Jack Steadman, who pitched the idea to team owner Lamar Hunt.
—Abbey Briscoe, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But the matchup instead provided a great example of how exciting a game can be when two teams featuring stars and athleticism around the diamond put together a great performance.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The 20,062-seat stadium has a Petco Park vibe, from the artwork and nods to the team’s history located throughout the stadium.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The annual award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Kansas City’s Worlds of Fun theme park grew out of a family trip to Disneyland by Chiefs General Manager Jack Steadman, who pitched the idea to team owner Lamar Hunt.
—Abbey Briscoe, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for team
Noun
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The day after the shooting, about a dozen news crews camped across from a beige, two-story home in Torrance, California, linked to Allen.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wise County emergency crews, with mutual aid from other communities, were working on search and rescue, medical response, and damage assessment, Clark said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In truth, there is no one better in the world – maybe ever – for guiding a team to league success.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Could league face legal action?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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The results are grouped by geographic region, casting a cohesive portrait of what state-of-the-art hospitality looks like around the world today.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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For the things that will be going back in, group them into categories and contain them using drawer organizers or dividers.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chris played on the Jets’ practice squad and then played two seasons with the Cowboys before making a career in the Canadian Football League.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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After the final, the squad celebrated at the Mandarin Oriental hotel long into the night.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the first intermission loomed, the Kings’ Joel Edmundson clubbed Cale Makar late, and the mild-mannered defender was heated enough to chicken-wing Edmundson with a high elbow before the horn sounded.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unlikely heroes such as Jose Iglesias, Grimace and the Playoff Pumpkin emerged along the way, helping to fuel a storybook season in which Pete Alonso clubbed one of the biggest home runs in Mets history.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 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
Verb
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Their bill would allow independents to vote in primary elections without having to affiliate with a party.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2026
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Candidates in the nonpartisan races can still affiliate with a party while campaigning but will not be identified by party on the ballot.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/team. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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