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
But there’s no DNA, there’s no audio, there’s no fingerprints, there’s no suspects, there’s no accomplices, there’s no tips.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 29 May 2025
The teen gunman and three accomplices, all wearing ski masks and dark-colored sweatsuits, fled north on University Ave.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Her alleged accomplice, Elton Hightower, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 May 2025
Boyd allegedly struck the victim with a vehicle before an accomplice shot him in the head, according to the outlet.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 29 May 2025
The teen gunman and three accomplices, all wearing ski masks and dark-colored sweatsuits, fled north on University Ave.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Her alleged accomplice, Elton Hightower, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 May 2025
Boyd allegedly struck the victim with a vehicle before an accomplice shot him in the head, according to the outlet.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
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Peter Kwong, a martial artist and actor who played one of the Three Storms in Big Trouble in Little China and a henchman in The Golden Child during a prolific acting career and was active in actors union politics and the movie and TV academy leadership, has died.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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The film’s extended pre-title sequence culminates in Ethan brutally murdering the henchmen that Gabriel (Esai Morales) has dispatched to kill her.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The trend is particularly striking across younger age cohorts; Gen Z drinks less than prior generations at the same age, and millennials hold the largest share of no-alcohol drinkers, according to IWSR.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Twilight has fallen in Paris on a cohort of tennis players whose window of opportunity has less slammed shut than never truly opened.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Development Cost Or Upfront Investment: Quantify the build, buy or partner cost to also evaluate the break-even point and return on investment.—
Anshul Kumar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Altman married partner Oliver Mulherin, a software engineer, in 2024.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In February, Scott pleaded guilty to a felony charge of being an accessory after the fact in the crime.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Another informant said Linda hit Todd over the head with a blunt object.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
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The federal investigation of the NDP also raised concerns, involving payments to informants that strengthened a violent splinter group.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 May 2025
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Pertwee also introduced the world to Sarah-Jane Smith, Jo Grant, and Liz Shaw, three of the most loved companions in the show's run.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Times are good for the growing number of pet loving travelers out there who are enjoying ever greater and smoother accommodations for their furry companions.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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