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Recent Examples of codefendant
The evidence included reports showing that an eyewitness identified two suspects who were not Jamison or his codefendant.
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Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Among the 50 codefendants who appeared in court, common denominators were in short supply.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Once the cash was transported, Clark and another codefendant used a portion of the money to purchase an S-Class Mercedes-Benz and jewelry, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Cancel was arrested on Nov. 29, 2023, along with several codefendants.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
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Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Among the 50 codefendants who appeared in court, common denominators were in short supply.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Once the cash was transported, Clark and another codefendant used a portion of the money to purchase an S-Class Mercedes-Benz and jewelry, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Cancel was arrested on Nov. 29, 2023, along with several codefendants.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codefendant
Noun
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But the judge, Clifton Newman, responded with a forceful rebuke of Murdaugh and alluded to the defendant’s addiction to prescription painkillers.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Both Rollins and the department are named as defendants in the lawsuit.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The plaintiffs are two transgender teens and their parents, who are all identified by pseudonyms in court filings.—
Matthew Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The plaintiff’s counsel repeatedly questioned Altman’s character, accusing him of being untrustworthy, and of routinely lying.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Codefendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codefendant. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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