conspiration

noun

Definition of conspirationnext
as in intrigue

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  1. intrigue
  2. scheme
  3. plot
Noun
  • Welcome back to another edition after a week of geopolitical intrigue plus all the usual news ‘n’ deep dives.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio State’s quarterback uncertainty adds intrigue to a matchup that otherwise lost a bit of shine once USC fell 24-7 at Wisconsin to drop out of the AP Top 25.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of intrigue
Noun
  • The scheme came to light after Hegarty's sister-in-law, Peggy Hegarty, was contacted by an agent from the rooming house where Hegarty had been taken.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • On the way across the bay, Melanie is attacked by a random seagull, setting up the sinister plot device.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of forcing plot onto his amorously hapless characters, Shaw explores leitmotifs in a playful, contrapuntal fashion.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of plot
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“Conspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspiration. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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