Formation and Gang

Formation

Formation noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.

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Gang and formation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gang" instead a noun "Formation".

Nearby Words: form, formed, forming, format, formative

Gang noun - A group of people working together on a task.

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Formation and gang are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Gang".

Nearby Words: gangster, gangly, ganged, ganger, ganging

certain	certain formation	certain gang
original	original formation	original gang
single	single formation	single gang
actual	actual formation	actual gang
Other adjectives: entire, massive, large, bad, new, last, different.

Saved by the Bell: In a Behind The Music-like episode showing the formation, success, breakup, and reuniting of the gang's band Zack Attack, their big hit is called "Friends Forever."

Source: Friendship Song
V-Formation Team Shot: In "Theatricality" when the gang comes to Kurt's defense, in full Lady Gaga and KISS costumes, no less.

Source: Series / Glee
It would still be a really stupid formation in real life, however, as all the defense has to do is gang up on the lead man to either steal the puck or force the V offside (which is exactly what Iceland did in D2).

Source: Artistic License Sports

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