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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
conspired to replace the leader with someone more easily influenced
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as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
foul weather and airline foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation
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Recent Examples of conspire
Instead of returning the money, a federal indictment claims that Cherfilus-McCormick and others conspired to launder the overpayment and diverted a considerable portion of it to her campaign.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Spurs guard Stephon Castle came off the bench for the first time this season in Thursday's win at Dallas, as the combination of a back-to-back games and a recent injury conspired to put him on a minutes restriction.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
The detectives also learned that learned Cunningham conspired to commit the Novato robbery with Vallejo residents Danielle Torres, 29, and Alexis Flores, 25, police said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Some defendants are also accused of conspiring to bribe a civilian contractor to create fraudulent military IDs for base access.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 5 Feb. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Spurs guard Stephon Castle came off the bench for the first time this season in Thursday's win at Dallas, as the combination of a back-to-back games and a recent injury conspired to put him on a minutes restriction.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
The detectives also learned that learned Cunningham conspired to commit the Novato robbery with Vallejo residents Danielle Torres, 29, and Alexis Flores, 25, police said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Some defendants are also accused of conspiring to bribe a civilian contractor to create fraudulent military IDs for base access.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 5 Feb. 2026
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fashion Deals If your suitcase is already plotting its next trip, these February clothing and shoe deals are worth a look.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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In July 2024, Wall Township Public Schools acknowledged the charges and said the district was fully cooperating with law enforcement.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Decades later, Faraci cooperated with Modrowski’s lawyer during the post-conviction proceedings and submitted two affidavits in 2019 and 2011 denying Modrowski was involved, court records show.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Schlossnagle schemed in the offseason to ensure the reigning SEC champs would be deeper at all positions after a 44-14 finish.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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As Cunningham’s ascent into superstardom continues, the defensive game plan against him is leaving opposing teams scrambling to scheme up ways to neutralize him.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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For this most prestigious honor of the Those Who Excel awards, recipients have demonstrated a significant commitment to equity and student success, regularly collaborate to create positive school cultures and serve as lifelong learners who inspire the broader community, according to the ISBE.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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King also created 2 Broke Girls, which ran for six seasons on CBS, and collaborated with RuPaul Charles on the dramedy AJ and the Queen on Netflix.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers unite across party lines to tackle housing crisis with new legislation.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our band’s purpose is to unite, not divide.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Conspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspire. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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