as in henchman
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 accomplice
Two Illinois men were charged after officials say one of them robbed a mail carrier at gunpoint, then his accomplice shot at agents.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Fleury and the Wild were at the rink for their morning skate when Crosby, along with a few accomplices — most likely being former teammates of Fleury's, such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, or Bryan Rust — managed to get hold of his room key.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Lawyers for Nelson also argued that one of his accomplices had injuries that were consistent with the assault while Nelson did not.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Mark Crew shot his wife in 1982, while an accomplice severed her head.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Fleury and the Wild were at the rink for their morning skate when Crosby, along with a few accomplices — most likely being former teammates of Fleury's, such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, or Bryan Rust — managed to get hold of his room key.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Lawyers for Nelson also argued that one of his accomplices had injuries that were consistent with the assault while Nelson did not.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Mark Crew shot his wife in 1982, while an accomplice severed her head.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
Noun
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His henchmen were also spotted at the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, inciting fears that America’s premier climate and weather science agency will be dismantled.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The oligarch’s henchmen, Igor and Garnik, have burst into Ani and Ivan’s love nest at his family home and attempt to separate the couple.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Millennials have the highest percentage of digital nomads of any age cohort, with 38% working untethered from traditional offices.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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The immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller, who is now Trump’s deputy chief of staff, and his fellow conservative intellectual Michael Anton, who is also at the State Department, are among this cohort.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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With Trump planning to impose 25% tariffs on the US’s two top trade partners, Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff already in effect on Chinese goods, experts say India could benefit from these strained trade relationships by exporting more technology, electronics and jewelry to America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of The White Lotus season three premiere on February 16, Schwarzenegger has teamed up with Ketel One and Tanqueray Gin—the show’s official spirits partners—for a new Sip Into The White Lotus campaign that lets viewers bring a bit of that escapism home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Haddish matched her look with minimal accessories, choosing a pair of chic shoes that added a touch of modern sophistication.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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These are perfect for sanitizing most breast pump parts and accessories, including bottles, nipples, pacifiers, cups, breast shields and more.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Over six months, the office turned into a hub for nearly 20 hardcore criminals, bikers and gang members, as well as high-flying lawyers, businessmen and major contractors, all involved in tax fraud, disposal of contaminated soil, money laundering and sometimes even torture of informants.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The investigation started with a tip from a confidential informant, police said.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The book aims to help families navigate the heartache of losing a furry companion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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While the European Union makes progress with the AI Act implementation and in particular its companion Code of Practice, regulatory fragmentation is looming.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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