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
The footage shows a state official and two accomplices attempting to evict members of the indigenous Chuschagasta community from their land in northern Argentina.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
His staff and accomplices transported girls from Manhattan, Palm Beach and all over the world to his various homes from the early 1990s until his indictment in 2019.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Gary Riley’s most recognizable film role is Charlie Hogan, Billy’s hapless accomplice in Stand by Me.
—Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The release of the initial batch of files to Congress on Friday came on the same day that the Justice Department released new transcripts from its interview last month with Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
His staff and accomplices transported girls from Manhattan, Palm Beach and all over the world to his various homes from the early 1990s until his indictment in 2019.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Gary Riley’s most recognizable film role is Charlie Hogan, Billy’s hapless accomplice in Stand by Me.
—Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The release of the initial batch of files to Congress on Friday came on the same day that the Justice Department released new transcripts from its interview last month with Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
Noun
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At the end of the episode, tragedy strikes when Robbie’s latest robbery ends in one of his henchmen and all of the drug house’s attendants dying.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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The citizens of Venezuela don't deserve to live under the tyrannical rule of Maduro or any of his henchmen!—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The protests, which are led by people ages 13 to 28 – the cohort known as Generation Z – are Nepal’s worst unrest in years.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Seniors represent a target-rich cohort for the bad guys.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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This report contains results from surveys and population estimation methods conducted by Fish and Wildlife, Canadian Wildlife Service and numerous state and provincial partners.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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My office and our partners will continue to hold fully accountable anyone seeking to compromise the national security of the United States.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While planning our outfits for our fickle Southern weather might be a challenge at times, there’s one accessory that is always needed during the season.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Turns out Stephano was pondering beltmaking too, leading the two to partner on a new business venture creating small-batch leather pieces and metal accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Supporting characters also left their mark, most notably Antonio Fargas as Huggy Bear, the streetwise informant who balanced comic relief with genuine charm.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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In that small moment, Stebbins begins to see these boys as companions and not adversaries.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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