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
Their alleged accomplice, Gurtej Singh, 28, was also booked Thursday on charges that included arson of an inhabited structure, presenting a false insurance claim, perjury, fraud and wire fraud, according to the Butee County District Attorney’s Office.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
He was arrested along with an accomplice, Shaun Britton, 48, who was charged with one count of murder.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 4 June 2025
He was later seen loading the artwork into the vehicle of his co-worker and alleged accomplice, 50-year-old Tangela Parks, according to deputies.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Eight of those escapees have since been captured while at least 16 accomplices have been arrested.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
He was arrested along with an accomplice, Shaun Britton, 48, who was charged with one count of murder.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 4 June 2025
He was later seen loading the artwork into the vehicle of his co-worker and alleged accomplice, 50-year-old Tangela Parks, according to deputies.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Eight of those escapees have since been captured while at least 16 accomplices have been arrested.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
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Before her family arrives, Bree tries to shoot Grady, but once Grady’s henchman captures Diller, she’s forced to make a choice: drop the gun or watch her son die.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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In a moment of sly genius, Duke gained entry by concealing himself as one of Lyle’s ghostly henchmen using a rubber band and a piece of white tissue as his disguise.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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About half of the people in that 85-and-up cohort will need daily assistance to maintain their health and dignity, either from a skilled nursing home, an assisted living center or regular visits from an in-home caregiver, professional or family.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Cannabis use significantly increased all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in a cohort of patients who experienced a heart attack before age 50.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The key factor was how partners communicated around these tasks.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Retail partners have included the likes of Jeep, E.L.F. Cosmetics, Google and Cook, among a number of other top brands.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The pop-up, located on the ground floor, will offer several customization services, where clients can choose to have accessories adorned with lucky symbols such as stars, bees and shamrocks.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The brand offers odor-proof bags, smoking accessories and lifestyle gear tailored for discreet, design-minded cannabis consumers.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But, during the trials, you were named as someone who interrogated Aquash for being an informant.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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Privacy advocates have expressed concern that the program, and Ring’s accompanying Neighbors app, have heightened the risk of racial profiling and turned residents into informants, with few guardrails around how law enforcement can use the material.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Many venues are proudly dog-friendly, ensuring that even your furry companion can walk the aisle or share in your special moments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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As temperatures tick up across California, pet owners could be putting their animal companions in danger.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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