accomplice

noun

ə-ˈkäm-pləs How to pronounce accomplice (audio)
Definition of accomplicenext
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 While the two start as accomplices to Noah and Joanne’s interfaith hookup, Morgan and Sasha quickly develop an electric chemistry that underlines every interaction. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026 Prosecutors said the shooting stemmed from a gang feud and that Cruz and an accomplice opened fire on the vehicle after Cruz located Castillo near his home. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Bailey, who recently retired from Rhode Island’s corrections department, posits that allowed Jones a fresh start, as authorities continued to scour pirate-friendly New England for Every and his accomplices. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 The thought of Jurek still operating inside Riverside with an accomplice is almost too much for Ellison to bear. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
  1. henchman
  2. cohort
  3. partner
  4. accessory
  5. abettor
  6. informant
  7. informer
  8. companion
Noun
  • Perhaps the point is to intimidate Vela and her henchman, but the move puts our Tulsa truthstorian in new and uncomfortable territory.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Crosby can… um… provide funny reaction shots when henchmen get killed!
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of henchman
Noun
  • Firstman is the creative love child of Judd Apatow and Nicole Holofcener, delivered unto a Gen Z cohort who’ve become obsessed with watching movies in theaters.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a new cohort of state and local leaders will grapple with what kind of pressure to apply on the power demands of Big Tech.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cohort
Noun
  • In many cases, boards and investors focused on ethical breaches, such as executives using company funds inappropriately or advancing the careers of romantic partners who reported to them.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • For the board, the primary task is proving that corporate networks, hardware blueprints, and sensitive partner discussions remained secure.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • Few people would think to look for money inside a hair accessory, which is what makes the Ivy Pocket Scrunchies such a fun addition to this list.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the future, the creators hope to expand the range of accessories that could potentially be connected to the TobenONE system through additional magnetic modules.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of accessory
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of abettor
Noun
  • Owens is a former Republican candidate for state office who became an FBI informant in the HB 6 case.
    — Sara Herschander, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Sguros was listed as the informant on West’s death certificate, the affidavit said, and several months after the initial death investigation, Sguros was legally authorized to release West’s remains to a cremation service business.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of informant
Noun
  • One of State Security’s main goals, as well as a central source of its strength, is turning civilians into informers.
    — Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
  • And so every regime invests in having student informers.
    — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of informer
Noun
  • The companion app enables real-time tuning of speed limits, power output, and display settings, providing direct control over vehicle behavior.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • John Leeson, the British actor who voiced Doctor Who‘s iconic companion K9, has died aged 83, his family has confirmed.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of companion

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