crews

noun

plural of crew
1
as in gangs
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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2
as in teams
a group of people working together on a task we'll need the whole crew to stay late tomorrow

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Recent Examples of crews Caltrans said that can prevent construction crews from working in the affected area for several days. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 As the plane circled and prepared to return to the airport and emergency crews assembled, operations workers found the remains of the birds on the runway. — Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 In Modesto, city crews have already installed 15 mph speed limit signs near several schools ahead of the new school year. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Australia’s Defense Department says the Combat System Integration Partner will help implement and test combat-system improvements and support submarine crews with maintenance and repair of the system. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Expect to see families and multi-generational crews enjoying all the complimentary fun across three separate pool experiences, an outdoor volleyball court, a putting green, a soccer field, and yoga classes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Calmer winds and cooler temperatures assisted fire crews in their battle against the Spokane blazes Monday, but temperature are anticipated to climb back into the 90s by Wednesday and continue to push firefighters to their limits. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 This year, a record snowfall canceled support events, while crews spent valuable time clearing snow from grandstands before race weekend. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 But Cossel warned that that could change as fire activity subsides and search crews gain access to devastated areas that remain inaccessible. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crews
  1. gangs
  2. teams
  3. networks
  4. platoons
  5. syndicates
  6. armies
  7. clans
  8. companies
Noun
  • In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ecuador National Police via AP In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gangs
Noun
  • Earlier in the season, a multi-inning outing for Pintaro, who has attracted interest from other teams over the past couple of years, would’ve meant a trip back to Triple A; the Mets would’ve needed to swap him for a fresh pitcher.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Its foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari previously said Qatari rescue teams searched for their remains and spoke to Iran to coordinate the handover of one of their bodies.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of teams
Noun
  • The system was designed to support secure and resilient data sharing between satellite networks operating in low-Earth orbit.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Fox News Digital reached out to Seajets Ferries in Greece, one of the largest networks of high-speed and catamaran vessels in the Aegean Sea.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of networks
Noun
  • The Phillies will run outfield platoons in left and center for the remainder of the season.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple schools across three states will soon have their own veritable platoons of pepper-spraying drones to hunt down active shooters, The Washington Post reports, waiting to spring into action the moment they’re called on.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
Definition of platoons
Noun
  • Informal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • DraftKing's internal data estimates 80% to 90% of prediction market consumer volume comes from betting syndicates and institutional traders, Robins said during the call.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of syndicates
Noun
  • Conversely, after the war the Soviet Union and its armies had a firm grip on central and eastern Europe.
    — Amy McKenna Britannica Editors Aug. 11, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Rhaenyra slowly descends into a pit of despair and desperation, Daemon and his armies run into some snags on their assault of Tumbleton thanks to the various tricks Lord Ormund has up his sleeves.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of armies
Noun
  • All Palestinian clans and families in Gaza would also be a target for disarmament, which would have an impact on the future of Hamas and Palestinian armed struggle.
    — Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Scores attach to a profile, clans compete by country, challenges travel between friends.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of clans
Noun
  • Said alleges that the companies later mishandled her requests for medical accommodations following an assignment covering the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • By Sector Glenview Trust, Berkshire Hathaway, Bloomberg Because the 13F does not include international holdings, Berkshire Hathaway initially announced the acquisition of about 5% stakes in five Japanese trading companies at the end of August 2020.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of companies

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