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
Neither of the two accomplices in the case received a death sentence.
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Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Ludwig Kaiser has been portraying the masked character, with Dunne and Bate acting as his accomplices in recent weeks.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Jahn, who shot himself to death on the roof of a three-story office building, was not a member of a political group, is believed to have acted without accomplices, and expected to die during the ambush, authorities said.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old in Utah, was charged with Kirk’s assassination, and law enforcement has not released any evidence of a broader conspiracy involving accomplices or ties to left-wing groups.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Possible accomplices under investigation in Charlie Kirk shooting 3.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Authorities arrest the sisters and 17 accomplices, including Bedoya, Nicolás, Teófilo, and Ticho.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The footage shows a state official and two accomplices attempting to evict members of the indigenous Chuschagasta community from their land in northern Argentina.
—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
Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Ludwig Kaiser has been portraying the masked character, with Dunne and Bate acting as his accomplices in recent weeks.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Jahn, who shot himself to death on the roof of a three-story office building, was not a member of a political group, is believed to have acted without accomplices, and expected to die during the ambush, authorities said.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old in Utah, was charged with Kirk’s assassination, and law enforcement has not released any evidence of a broader conspiracy involving accomplices or ties to left-wing groups.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Possible accomplices under investigation in Charlie Kirk shooting 3.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Authorities arrest the sisters and 17 accomplices, including Bedoya, Nicolás, Teófilo, and Ticho.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The footage shows a state official and two accomplices attempting to evict members of the indigenous Chuschagasta community from their land in northern Argentina.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplices
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While 43% of those age 65 and older trust the media, younger adults—the Gen Z and millennial cohorts, or those ages 18 to 29 and 30 to 49—report historic lows, with fewer than 30% expressing confidence in the news.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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That stand came at high cost to Murrow and cohorts that included future 60 Minutes architect Don Hewitt.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Over eight episodes, the brothers find themselves at the mercy of Mancuso — a former family friend — and his vicious henchmen, and they are forced to confront the emotional scars of growing up with an alcoholic father, who had gambled away his own restaurant.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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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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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump reverted back to the names honoring confederates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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In fact, handbags, sneakers, boots, and other accessories from Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, Michael Kors, Coach, and Tory Burch are all a part of the sale.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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This set is perfect for shorter trips when a carry-on alone isn’t enough to store all your clothing and accessories.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Devotees give their lives over to the dictates of their AI companions, and some even profess undying love to their digital counterparts, relationships that have led to tragedy.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Accomplices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplices. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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