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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
As the owner and operator of the medical billing company ACC-Q Data, LLC, Shah allegedly conspired with the owners and operators of DME companies to submit fraudulent claims, which resulted in Medicare paying more than $23 million.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Soprano Elza van den Heever stars as Elektra’s sister Chrysothemis; Michaela Schuster is their mother Clytemnestra, guilty of conspiring to put their sibling Iphigenia to death; and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelson is their brother Orest, architect of the final avenging act.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
He also was charged with two second-degree felonies for conspiring to commit those crimes.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
He’s been charged with conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act and other crimes.
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Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Soprano Elza van den Heever stars as Elektra’s sister Chrysothemis; Michaela Schuster is their mother Clytemnestra, guilty of conspiring to put their sibling Iphigenia to death; and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelson is their brother Orest, architect of the final avenging act.
—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
He also was charged with two second-degree felonies for conspiring to commit those crimes.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
He’s been charged with conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act and other crimes.
—
Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspire
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That will really set the tone for that day, which is just being plotted out now, to really engage in a conversation that will be open to industry pass holders, press, and public to talk about the future of independent film.
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Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.
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Voters cooperated in a special election by approving Proposition 50 by a nearly 2 to 1 margin.
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At least six other people face charges, including two women who pleaded guilty Wednesday and are cooperating.
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Prosecutors detailed at least four games in which the defendants are alleged to have schemed to have Beasley manipulate individual game stats for the benefit of gamblers.
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As to honest services wire fraud, it is based on Beasley allegedly scheming to defraud the Bucks and the NBA of his honest services.
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Another Driving Connections priority is collaborating with partner agencies like the Chicago Department of Aviation, or CDA, to advance regional transportation, officials said.
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Earlier this week Iran also pushed back against a statement from France’s President Emmanuel Macron that said France, Oman and others would collaborate on removing mines from the strait.
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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
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“Conspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspire. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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