schemers

noun

plural of schemer
as in conspirators

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  1. conspirators
  2. traitors
Noun
  • Investigators allege that Bridle and his co-conspirators billed the homeowner over $900,000 for renovations to her 988‑square‑foot residence.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • He was briefed on the operation beforehand, shared a common vocabulary with one of the co-conspirators, Solages, and received details in the aftermath.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conspirators
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  • Abraham and Szor, both Israeli filmmakers, have been denounced as traitors in Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself has threatened to revoke their citizenship.
    — Justin Chang, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each season, The Traitors brings together a group of people for a game of deceit, separating the cast into faithfuls and traitors who must try to figure out who is who.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of traitors
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