as in cohorts
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 accomplices
The Knoot and Prince sentencings bring the total number of Americans sent to prison for working as accomplices to at least nine since last year.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Her daughter later testified in court, leading to life sentences for Cosco and his accomplices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
At a southwest Fort Worth apartment complex, the dancer, Shaquoia Kelly, got out of the car and walked away with indifference 30 seconds before two accomplices moved in and one shot Lawrence Homan, homicide detectives concluded.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Malls can also serve as places to not just socialize and gather in, but also to potentially recruit accomplices, Savard said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Thola-Duran and his accomplices used the money to purchase various assets, including real estate and horses, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
None of the three had anything to do with the crimes committed by their husbands, but they’ve all been shunned by neighbors and friends, and viewed as accomplices by outsiders.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The siblings are then forced to become accomplices.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
By April of 1962, police had traced George and his two accomplices to a motel in San Francisco, after George purportedly called Buzz with an offer to return the jewels for $75,000.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Her daughter later testified in court, leading to life sentences for Cosco and his accomplices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
At a southwest Fort Worth apartment complex, the dancer, Shaquoia Kelly, got out of the car and walked away with indifference 30 seconds before two accomplices moved in and one shot Lawrence Homan, homicide detectives concluded.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Malls can also serve as places to not just socialize and gather in, but also to potentially recruit accomplices, Savard said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Thola-Duran and his accomplices used the money to purchase various assets, including real estate and horses, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
None of the three had anything to do with the crimes committed by their husbands, but they’ve all been shunned by neighbors and friends, and viewed as accomplices by outsiders.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The siblings are then forced to become accomplices.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
By April of 1962, police had traced George and his two accomplices to a motel in San Francisco, after George purportedly called Buzz with an offer to return the jewels for $75,000.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplices
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Rice University’s Kinder Institute studied 12 cohorts at Houston ISD from 2007 to 2019 and found that students attending the district’s Las Americas school, a specialized campus serving immigrants and refugee students in grades 4-8, had exceptionally higher end-of-year English course exam results.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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And despite long-standing skepticism regarding the spending power of younger cohorts, the financial reality is changing.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Competing alongside two Americans, Roper (John Saxon) and Williams (Jim Kelly), Lee methodically dispatches Han’s henchmen and avenges his sister’s death in the process.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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The silent henchmen opened the Lada’s back door and got in beside me, leaving the passenger seat empty.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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This story inspired Wong Kar-wai to do In the Mood for Love, about another pair of people who have a special relationship and who try to understand why their partners are having affairs with each other.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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It will be sold at all 26 LoveShackFancy stores, its e-commerce site, and at select wholesale partners.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Hynes died, but his three confederates have been subpoenaed to testify in my malicious prosecution lawsuit.—
John O’Hara,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the fallout continues, and fans question the filming and casting decisions of parent company Disney, Paul’s MomTok confederates are issuing statements and subtweets.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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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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The collection featured packable men’s and women’s apparel and accessories in turquoise, navy, red and yellow; graphic prints fluid silhouettes and premium fabrics, and was an example of Banana gaining consumer relevance by tying into what was a popular television series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Luckily, Amazon is already packed with markdowns on everything from luggage and travel accessories to comfortable shoes and airport-ready outfits just in time for summer vacations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The Justice Department accuses the group of fraud in connection with its payments to informants.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
6 May 2026
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Greylord was a watershed in its use of eavesdropping devices and a mole to obtain evidence instead of relying on wrongdoers to become government informants.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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After the boat’s motor cut out, and a particularly large wave crashed over the side, the survivor, Amy Friduss, put on a lifejacket and handed others out to her nine companions in the boat.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Scientists have discovered something about suckerfish that might make their underwater companions want to hide.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accomplices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplices. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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