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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
only my cronies can call me by my nickname
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Recent Examples of crony
Dissidents describe a pattern: autocrats and their cronies use even the most minor personal scandal to undermine the credibility of activists and weaken their movements.
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Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
But President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother, who served as prime minister, maintained tax breaks for cronies.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The mayor and his cronies in the village have heard that an inspector is on the way to examine their accounts and procedures.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
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Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
But President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother, who served as prime minister, maintained tax breaks for cronies.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The mayor and his cronies in the village have heard that an inspector is on the way to examine their accounts and procedures.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
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Comments Over nine seasons, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and his fraudulent associate Mike (Patrick J. Adams) foiled multiple foes, from slippery criminal Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) to crafty Anita Gibbs (Leslie Hope) to original name partner baddie Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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As part of this collaboration, PepsiCo invested $550 million in Celsius, acquiring an 8.5% ownership stake and becoming its preferred global distribution associate.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Planning a craft night with friends is a fun way to destress and try something new (not to mention a way to shake up routine happy hours or game nights!).—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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But Xu and her colleagues would need far more evidence than just two people in a trial that enrolled a total of eight, so that research remains ongoing.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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For these more serious cases, Soni and his colleagues work closely with the university’s mental-health center and even walk students to a counselor’s door themselves.—
Cornelia Powers,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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With our help, the company implemented a formal buddy program.—
Matthew Reeves,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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As the weeks go by and changes don’t appear to be happening, Fielder and his actors add some domestic tension to the mix, too, with fake-Bogdan screaming to fake-Monique about microprocessors and ditching her to see The Hangover Part II with his buddies.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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The other suspects are charged with being accomplices to the heist or unauthorized possession of a weapon, according to Reuters.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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Police were able to obtain a probable cause arrest warrant for Lozano and two accomplices whose names have not been released.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Prevost has attracted interest from his peers because of his quiet style and support for Francis, especially his commitment to social justice issues.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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But there is one ‘special skill’ which sets him apart from his peers in the Premier League: his goal-ending sequence starts.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Here’s the good news, comrades, and a nifty solution for those who want to take in the usual touristic haunts--Disneyland, Universal Studios Tour, etc.--without reaching for the blood pressure pills every ten minutes.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But who exactly is The Sentry, what are his origins, powers, and comrades in the fight against justice, and what’s the deal with his evil subconscious manifestation, The Void?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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