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
Washington went on the dark web to buy the victim’s personal identifying info, then worked up fake IDs so an accomplice, Ada Tavarez, could pose as the lawyer.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
Franceschi, 29, was wanted as an accomplice to the murder but evaded authorities until Sept. 26, when he was taken to a hospital under a fake name after being hit by a car, according to an arrest affidavit.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Officials have yet to announce the charges that Rodriguez and her alleged accomplices will face.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The volunteer accomplices included Bugsy Siegel’s publicist, mobster Meyer Lansky, Pee-wee Herman’s dad Milton Rubenfeld, and Frank Sinatra.
Many of the rifles and other arms came from Czechoslovakia, and were used by the Nazis.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
Franceschi, 29, was wanted as an accomplice to the murder but evaded authorities until Sept. 26, when he was taken to a hospital under a fake name after being hit by a car, according to an arrest affidavit.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Officials have yet to announce the charges that Rodriguez and her alleged accomplices will face.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The volunteer accomplices included Bugsy Siegel’s publicist, mobster Meyer Lansky, Pee-wee Herman’s dad Milton Rubenfeld, and Frank Sinatra.
Many of the rifles and other arms came from Czechoslovakia, and were used by the Nazis.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
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There’s this brawl out scene with the henchmen of Ivan’s Russian billionaire parents.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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When Sam and Alex fail to arrive in Vegas on schedule, an enraged Charles and his hulking henchmen are forced to intervene.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Last Monday saw a severe downside reversal in the overheated momentum cohort, with Applovin , Palantir and Microstrategy thumped as laggard boring stocks caught a bid.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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It was favored by Charlie Chaplin and his cohort of Hollywood elite, played host to hooch parties during Prohibition, and became a Christian camp for a while.Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024
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In March, rumors spread of Martin’s engagement to longtime partner Dakota Johnson; of late, tabloids have been floating the idea that the relationship has cooled.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the finale, her partner (Jacques d’Amboise) is only there to stop her.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant charged with lying about Hunter Biden’s overseas business deals, pleaded guilty on Monday in Los Angeles to federal charges of making a false claim and tax evasion.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, none of these informants have faced prosecution.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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After a sudden attack, Zula and her AI companion Davis 01 find themselves in Gemini Exoplanet Solutions’ hauntingly desolate Castor’s Cradle research facility.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Think of commitment as your steadfast companion in the long journey of life.Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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