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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
conspired to replace the leader with someone more easily influenced
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as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
foul weather and airline foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation
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Recent Examples of conspire
The indictment further alleges that, during this same period, Hamad conspired with co-defendant Collins to manufacture and possess destructive devices.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Months after leaving office, Thao was indicted in January on bribery, conspiracy and mail and wire fraud charges, accusing her of conspiring with others to give business from the city to two businessmen in exchange for financial benefits.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
The police then conspired to fabricate evidence and lie under oath to protect their own, the defense alleged.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Read says Boston-area first responders conspired to frame her for the Keefe's death in January 2022, when the former police officer was found mortally wounded outside a Canton, Massachusetts, home.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Months after leaving office, Thao was indicted in January on bribery, conspiracy and mail and wire fraud charges, accusing her of conspiring with others to give business from the city to two businessmen in exchange for financial benefits.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
The police then conspired to fabricate evidence and lie under oath to protect their own, the defense alleged.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Read says Boston-area first responders conspired to frame her for the Keefe's death in January 2022, when the former police officer was found mortally wounded outside a Canton, Massachusetts, home.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspire
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Mangione, accused of plotting and carrying out the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, has garnered a following after the fact.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Those close to her say the focus has been less about plotting her next campaign and more about helping shape the Democratic Party's path forward.—
Nidia Cavazos,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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But Miami could offer those four specific picks only if the deal for an All-Star is verbally agreed to by draft night (and if Charlotte cooperates).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Spartan College Campus President Chris Becker said the school is cooperating with the investigation.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The imperialists never stop scheming against China.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Brick arrived at the hospital where Sonny was being treated just in time to save the mob boss' life, as an assassin posing as a nurse was scheming to take him out.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Family offices also have the opportunity to go further by not simply mimicking VCs but by leveraging their own ability to collaborate, think long-term and create enduring prosperity.—
Evan Renov,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Founder Ariel Kaye fills her home with these textiles in vibrant colorways to give her eclectic Los Angeles home an artful yet relaxed touch, while celebs like Tyler, the Creator (who collaborated with the brand just last year) have been known to sleep between them as well.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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The summit unites media sectors, from movies to television shows with music, along with journalism, gaming and marketing industries to showcase Hollywood’s leadership role in worldwide environmental activities.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Designed to spark dialogue around bodily autonomy, economic freedom and Black liberation, the four-city tour will unite changemakers, creatives and community advocates ahead of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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“Conspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspire. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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