as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
accused of colluding to block the sale of the vacant land
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Recent Examples of collude
Former Chicago Bulls player Antonio Blakeney allegedly colluded with Marvis Fairley and Shane Hennen to fix CBA games.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
And which corporations or corporate partnerships, which are such a huge part, of course, of the Fallout universe, may have been colluding and why?
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the former employee later admitted to colluding with a former Denny’s supervisor to divert the funds.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Antitrust laws are designed to prevent organizations and businesses from suppressing competition in their fields, either through working together (colluding) or through imposing prohibitive structures on participants in those fields.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
And which corporations or corporate partnerships, which are such a huge part, of course, of the Fallout universe, may have been colluding and why?
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the former employee later admitted to colluding with a former Denny’s supervisor to divert the funds.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Antitrust laws are designed to prevent organizations and businesses from suppressing competition in their fields, either through working together (colluding) or through imposing prohibitive structures on participants in those fields.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collude
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fashion Deals If your suitcase is already plotting its next trip, these February clothing and shoe deals are worth a look.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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During his 156-day trial, prosecutors accused him of conspiring with six former Apple Daily staffers, two activists and others to request foreign forces to impose sanctions or blockades or engage in other hostile activities against Hong Kong or China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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His piece of genius separated the sides entering the 84th minute but during a chaotic finale, the hosts conspired to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Schlossnagle schemed in the offseason to ensure the reigning SEC champs would be deeper at all positions after a 44-14 finish.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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As Cunningham’s ascent into superstardom continues, the defensive game plan against him is leaving opposing teams scrambling to scheme up ways to neutralize him.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Collude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collude. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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