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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Unless Troops Deployed Small businesses represent the main cohort of ICHRA adopters to date.—
Dan Mendelson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This project was hand-selected by Sean Baker as part of a cohort of 10 other films that explored the theme of love.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Over 100 companies work with Path Forward, a nonprofit that partners with employers to create mid-career return-to-work opportunities.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The projects, now looking for co-production partners, will compete for the traditional €10,000 Midpoint and KVIFF Development Award, as well as the €20,000 Eurimages Co-Production Development Award.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
10 June 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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The Tribeca offerings include the Miley Cyrus film, a visual companion to her new album.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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That’s because her daughter and sometime musical companion Willow had cooked up her own homebrew tribute to the Great White Way.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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