confederates 1 of 2

noun

Definition of confederatesnext
plural of confederate
1
as in accomplices
one associated with another in wrongdoing the police were able to track down his confederates once the thief started talking

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2
as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support relied on her confederates in the medical community for support

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confederates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of confederate
as in cooperates
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the nations confederated in order to lower international trade barriers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederates
  1. accomplices
  2. supporters
  3. sympathizers
  4. unites
  5. collaborates
Noun
  • Her male accomplices got away, police said.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Investigators accuse her and dozens of accomplices of taking loans and cash through a web of thousands of shell companies over more than a decade – siphoning off what amounts to a total of $44 billion.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplices
Noun
  • Nonprofits need to focus on nurturing their relationships with these valuable supporters.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • Marches, resolutions, embargoes, arrest warrants — these are the tactics by which Hamas sympathizers worldwide intend to isolate Israel diplomatically, undermine Israel’s war against terrorism, and intimidate the Jewish people.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 23 Nov. 2024
  • True-believing Nazis and Nazi sympathizers.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of sympathizers
Verb
  • The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Verb
  • As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This also collaborates with schools and institutions to promote fashion and arts, beyond showcasing new talents and staging exhibitions across disciplines.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborates
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