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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codefendants
Noun
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By filing false tax forms, the defendants collected over $1 million in additional refunds to which they were not entitled.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The courtroom was filled with supporters wearing keffiyahs in solidarity with the defendants and Palestinians in Gaza.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The case involves five plaintiffs, but lawyers are seeking to have any ruling cover everyone that is part of the program.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Two West Virginia female students and their families came forward with the allegations against one of the trans plaintiffs ahead of oral arguments for the case next week.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Codefendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codefendants. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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