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
There were no signs Kohberger worked with an accomplice, Dahlinger said.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Foreman and his accomplices fired a number of gunshots at four people standing in an apartment building vestibule in Dorchester.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Houck, Rogers' boyfriend at the time of her disappearance and the father of her youngest child, was convicted of murder as a principal or accomplice and complicity to tampering with physical evidence in July.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
New Zealand Police later named Phillips as the suspect, and said he was aided by a female accomplice.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Foreman and his accomplices fired a number of gunshots at four people standing in an apartment building vestibule in Dorchester.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Houck, Rogers' boyfriend at the time of her disappearance and the father of her youngest child, was convicted of murder as a principal or accomplice and complicity to tampering with physical evidence in July.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
New Zealand Police later named Phillips as the suspect, and said he was aided by a female accomplice.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
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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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But things just continue to go wrong for both the brains of the operation (Al Pacino) and his henchman (John Cazale).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, is navigating a quickly-changing student loan landscape.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The early years John Castrale took over the bald eagle project in 1989, just in time to oversee the last cohort of eaglet releases.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Viral moments, such as castmates choosing unexpected partners, memorable arguments, and shocking eliminations, expand the show's reach because its lively dynamics have turned many fans into unpaid promoters.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hall was also Haack’s renovation partner on the network's The Flip Off, which premiered in January 2025.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This roomy backpack offers plenty of space for your laptop, along with front-zip and side pockets for all your travel accessories.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once behind bars, Limon-Gonzalez discovered an unnamed government informant had given up information about him in December 2022, authorities say.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
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Smith and Bean were found guilty of one count of tampering with a witness, victim or informant, and they were acquitted on the three other counts against them.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
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Team-mates Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo and Mohammed Kudus, who joined rivals Tottenham Hotspur for £55m, were close companions during Summerville’s rehab.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The outdoor competition, which is organized by World Athletics, is often seen as a companion event to the Olympics, bringing together the very best track and field athletes in the world.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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