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
Khanna also wanted to ask why the alleged accomplices weren’t prosecuted.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The agency also alleged that one of Korba’s accomplices was a supporter of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Hernandez received more than $80,000 through mobile payment apps as a part of the scheme, and sent her accomplices $20,000 in turn, the feds said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
One of his accomplices accidentally shot Levao, the bullet slicing through his arm into his chest.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
However, Republican governors in several states have extended clemency for accomplices in murder cases.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Authorities announced Wednesday that an elderly man who used his 2010 lottery winnings to run a drug empire from his cottage alongside his son and two accomplices, has been sentenced to jail.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That is when a man with a gun approached Ray while his two accomplices ordered all of the children off the bus and into two waiting vans.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Méndez Aguilar is accused of working that day with at least four accomplices, including a 16-year-old — Maria, who is in protective custody — and a 19-year-old named Joselin.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The agency also alleged that one of Korba’s accomplices was a supporter of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Hernandez received more than $80,000 through mobile payment apps as a part of the scheme, and sent her accomplices $20,000 in turn, the feds said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
One of his accomplices accidentally shot Levao, the bullet slicing through his arm into his chest.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
However, Republican governors in several states have extended clemency for accomplices in murder cases.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Authorities announced Wednesday that an elderly man who used his 2010 lottery winnings to run a drug empire from his cottage alongside his son and two accomplices, has been sentenced to jail.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That is when a man with a gun approached Ray while his two accomplices ordered all of the children off the bus and into two waiting vans.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Méndez Aguilar is accused of working that day with at least four accomplices, including a 16-year-old — Maria, who is in protective custody — and a 19-year-old named Joselin.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplices
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On the other hand, after years of higher-than-ideal inflation rates, lower-income cohorts are struggling to afford necessities such as housing, groceries and gasoline.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also newly attached to Write to Kill are Simon Newton and Mike Wood, who will play henchmen.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Dec. 2025
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Kyle’s wife, Tracy, suddenly leaves Kingstown for her sister’s home in Ohio this week, urged by Kyle and Mike to get herself and her baby as far away from Merle’s henchmen as possible.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Nov. 2025
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But at the same time, [the Gates Foundation’s spend-down announcement] has ended up being a very powerful call to action, both for our staff and for many of our partners.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Players can enrich themselves and their confederates, at least until they’re caught.—
David French,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump reverted back to the names honoring confederates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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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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The European Union is moving forward with its ban on destroying unsold clothing, footwear and accessories.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canvas Backpack Yes, Everlane does accessories just as well as its clothing, and this backpack proves it.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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White newspaper editors were routinely imprisoned or forced to become police informants.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the conviction was overturned and a new trial was ordered because prosecutors failed to disclose evidence that a group of jailhouse informants was illegally used to garner incriminating statements by Smith.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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What this means to you AI companions can feel supportive during loneliness, stress, or grief.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some active seniors want downtime between adventures; others have health or mobility considerations or are traveling with less-active companions.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accomplices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplices. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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