as in cohorts
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 accomplices
Investigators are looking into whether there are more burial sites and any accomplices.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 June 2026
The plea agreement, which was filed in Los Angeles federal court, said that Perez and his accomplices, which included his sister, used social media to arrange the details of the smuggling operation from 2016 to 2022.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Young and his alleged accomplices, Jared Gray and Sencere Hayes, have pleaded not guilty.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 28 May 2026
The cast includes Naomie Ackie and Taylour Paige as Corvette’s accomplices, Eiza González as a revolutionary fellow traveler, Poppy Liu as the Chinese factory worker who opens Corvette’s eyes to what’s really going on and LaKeith Stanfield as an enigmatic stranger who may open her up to much more.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The Knoot and Prince sentencings bring the total number of Americans sent to prison for working as accomplices to at least nine since last year.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Her daughter later testified in court, leading to life sentences for Cosco and his accomplices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Malls can also serve as places to not just socialize and gather in, but also to potentially recruit accomplices, Savard said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 June 2026
The plea agreement, which was filed in Los Angeles federal court, said that Perez and his accomplices, which included his sister, used social media to arrange the details of the smuggling operation from 2016 to 2022.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Young and his alleged accomplices, Jared Gray and Sencere Hayes, have pleaded not guilty.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 28 May 2026
The cast includes Naomie Ackie and Taylour Paige as Corvette’s accomplices, Eiza González as a revolutionary fellow traveler, Poppy Liu as the Chinese factory worker who opens Corvette’s eyes to what’s really going on and LaKeith Stanfield as an enigmatic stranger who may open her up to much more.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The Knoot and Prince sentencings bring the total number of Americans sent to prison for working as accomplices to at least nine since last year.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Her daughter later testified in court, leading to life sentences for Cosco and his accomplices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Malls can also serve as places to not just socialize and gather in, but also to potentially recruit accomplices, Savard said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplices
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The roundtable has helped three cohorts of 31 developers in Dallas-Fort Worth since 2022.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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All-female founding teams posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Launched in early 1982, the original MOTU line-up saw He-Man and Skeletor joined by heroes Teela (at this point, the only female character), Man-at-Arms and Stratos; the morally ambiguous Zodac; and a couple of Skeletor's henchmen, Beast Man and Mer-Man.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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The remoteness of their surroundings is no accident; one of these characters is fleeing an inconvenient past, which returns with a vengeance in the form of a beefy sadist (Benoît Magimel) and his two hostage-taking henchmen.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Here's a look at 10 over-the-top celebrity gifts that show just how far stars will go to make their partners feel special.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Judge Nelson’s concerns are unfounded, as Kalshi and its confederates—Robinhood, Coinbase, and the CFTC—are not relying solely on the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act update to substantiate their claim that the CEA empowers the CFTC to regulate betting on the outcomes of sporting events.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Hynes died, but his three confederates have been subpoenaed to testify in my malicious prosecution lawsuit.—
John O’Hara,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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Now in my 30s, the lifestyle retailer is still one of my go-tos for stretchy leggings, supportive sports bras, adorable (and affordable) accessories, and cozy matching sets that make for the perfect airport uniform.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Starting in July, customers can redeem these returns for devices, accessories or in exchanges with brands including Sephora, Hilton, Marriott, and Starbucks, among others.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Jordan cited accusations that paid informants associated with the organization’s former field-source program encouraged participation in extremist events while working undercover inside hate groups.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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Greylord was a watershed moment in its use of eavesdropping devices and a mole to obtain evidence instead of relying on wrongdoers to become government informants.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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These would be my nap companions, a busy hive of bees whose entrance was out the side of the cottage.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Meredith’s companions testified that law enforcement had reacted slowly to Norvell’s threat.—
Aram Goudsouzian,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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“Accomplices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplices. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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