as in henchman
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 accomplice
In a tranche of files released in December, Clinton was pictured with Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislane Maxwell, as well as with women whose faces have been redacted.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Burton, 75, is facing execution for his role as an accomplice in a 1991 robbery at an auto parts store where customer Doug Battle was killed.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The work ultimately was not about murder or church burning or Satanic panic, but about complicity, reflecting Ruch’s role as the accomplice back onto the viewer.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Burton, 75, is facing execution for his role as an accomplice in a 1991 robbery at an auto parts store where customer Doug Battle was killed.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The work ultimately was not about murder or church burning or Satanic panic, but about complicity, reflecting Ruch’s role as the accomplice back onto the viewer.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
Noun
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Ben, flanked by his henchmen, was seen as formidable and dangerous.—
Thomas Morgan,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper’s Beadle Bamford, the judge’s henchman, has a malicious ebullience all his own.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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BofA data indicate that for these families, tax refunds represent a much larger share of their average monthly spending than for wealthier peers, meaning that much of the boost to the economy will come from this cohort.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Testimony from a neighbor and the men's romantic partners also did not support the agent's account that he had been attacked with a broom or shovel or that a third person was involved.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Related Stories Kahuam, who co-wrote the pic with producing partner Anthony Pallino, had nothing but appreciation for his team.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As for accessories, Bad Bunny wore matching cream gloves and a Royal Oak timepiece from Audemars Piguet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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That mindset led me to these smart anti-theft accessories and safety devices from Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are all aiders and abetters of the sitting president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Lewis, 50, was initially charged with murder as an aider and abettor, but pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in state prison.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rios’ attorneys contend that the case had gone cold when Guevara, who at the time was a gang crimes specialist, not a homicide detective, inserted himself into the investigation by claiming two confidential informants had fingered Rios as the gunman.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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An informant with Talanoa Law and Justice told researchers that drugs impact the areas of the brain that control thinking and emotions.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And so every regime invests in having student informers.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Security services also rely on informers to tell them who might be using Starlink, and search internet and social media traffic for signs it has been used.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Palestinian Red Crescent said 17 medical evacuees and 27 companions had begun the crossing into Egypt.—
SAMY MAGDY,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Palestinian Red Crescent said 17 medical evacuees and 27 companions had begun the crossing into Egypt.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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