collusive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collusive
Adjective
  • While skepticism surrounding the nature of Epstein’s death largely transcended ideological lines, Democrats were more willing to dismiss such claims as conspiratorial than their Republican colleagues.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
  • The least conspiratorial theories will likely revolve around the new regime’s mandate to cut costs and focus on the most profitable dayparts.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom's Basement podcast, the former WWE Champion shared the story of the clandestine meeting.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
  • Even when targeting America’s enemies, not all are supportive of clandestine cyberattacks.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • The bill would ban face coverings during public enforcement operations unless medically required or part of a covert investigation.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • The human touch is also crucial for ensuring accountability with agentic AI use, particularly for security considerations like accountability and distinguishing a genuine user from a covert threat.
    Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the course of that surreptitious mission, Meachum (played by Jensen Ackles) stumbled into a heated hand-to-hand fight inside the consulate’s security station, where all sorts of limbs were thrown, much furniture broken.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 July 2025
  • In the evenings, Vincent embarks on a surreptitious love affair with Arthur, a soldier on leave — who's also the son of Vincent's governess.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • His second time in power was also marked by ongoing and largely undisclosed health problems.
    Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 13 July 2025
  • Though exact financial damages remain undisclosed, there are likely costs associated with reader refunds, extensive corrections and diminished advertiser confidence.
    Jonathan Gillham, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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“Collusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collusive. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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