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 this un-American endeavor, the Court’s conservative majority is proving itself, once again, Trump’s willing accomplice.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
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Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Investigators are looking into whether there are more burial sites and any accomplices.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
—
Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Investigators are looking into whether there are more burial sites and any accomplices.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
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And so does Jesse — particularly the latest installment, which sees the iconic henchmen find themselves as accidental stars in 1920s Hollywood.
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Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on an epic quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.
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The program's inaugural cohort includes associates with tenures at the company ranging from one year to 30 years.
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At the same time, eBay's acquisition of Depop gives the company a foothold in the Gen Z cohort.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
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The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
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That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
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The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are all aiders and abetters of the sitting president.
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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.
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Two years ago, an FBI informant met with a South Florida man who expressed his desire to join an anti-government militia and build a bomb targeting a New York City landmark, the FBI said.
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Babeuf was betrayed by an informant, put on trial in 1797, and eventually acquitted of conspiracy, but he was executed for committing his ideas about inequality to print.
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One of State Security’s main goals, as well as a central source of its strength, is turning civilians into informers.
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And so every regime invests in having student informers.
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The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work.
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The volume is then entrusted to the Rat Queen and her companions, who battle the Rat Reaperess—death herself, a Grim Reaper in a rat head and showgirl bodysuit, who appears onstage each night armed with a scythe.
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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