as in henchman
one associated with another in wrongdoing
the thief and his accomplices were eventually caught and brought to justice
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Recent Examples of accomplice
An accomplice sometimes poses as the grandchild or as an attorney.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The deposition of Noel is part of a sweeping investigation into Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and potential co-conspirators, as well as the circumstances of his death.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
While Burton left the store before Derrick DeBruce gunned down customer Doug Battle, he was tried and convicted as an accomplice, with prosecutors insisting Burton acted as the group’s leader in the armed robbery.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His attorneys do not feel the state proved Burton was an accomplice in the intentional killing of Battle.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The deposition of Noel is part of a sweeping investigation into Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and potential co-conspirators, as well as the circumstances of his death.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
While Burton left the store before Derrick DeBruce gunned down customer Doug Battle, he was tried and convicted as an accomplice, with prosecutors insisting Burton acted as the group’s leader in the armed robbery.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His attorneys do not feel the state proved Burton was an accomplice in the intentional killing of Battle.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
Noun
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That is, until Krypto is poisoned by the henchmen of villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, with only three days to save him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers argued that career anxiety under autocracy creates both pro-regime henchmen and anti-regime plotters.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Kickstarter Program will feature a six to eight week cohort of customized training for participating entrepreneurs based on their individual business needs.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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And although the younger cohort was giving its purchases a fair amount of thought, the survey, which recorded responses from 1,000 shoppers across the US, also found that both Gen Z and millennials are 50% more likely to spend more in the future versus older generations.—
Jeena Sharma,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grab a partner and get out of your comfort zone.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Uber and its fleet partners will purchase 10,000 autonomous R2 vehicles from Rivian.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are all aiders and abetters of the sitting president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Lewis, 50, was initially charged with murder as an aider and abettor, but pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in state prison.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Weathermen and Panthers held meetings together and exchanged intel about government surveillance and police informants.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Herald has previously reported that Pretel, who ran a company known as Counter Terrorist Unit Federal Academy and helped recruit the Colombian commandos, was an FBI informant.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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And so every regime invests in having student informers.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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The whole family is deeply involved in the revolutionary movement: the oldest son disappears into Siberia, never to be seen or heard of again, while the youngest, eighteen, is jailed together with his father, and executed after his cell is exposed by an informer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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This travel backpack can be your best companion for short trips and quick getaway weekends.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His companion, a young man named Levan, is never seen (he’s represented by a voice, and not the only one Irakli talks with).—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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