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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
The film sees Phoenix reprise his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck (who later becomes Batman’s notorious foe) and conspire with Gaga‘s equally twisted Harley.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In 1992, Sullivan stood trial in federal court after being charged with conspiring to have McClinton Sullivan killed.
—Hilda Dzietror, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
At the same time, prosecutors charged two Russian spies with conspiring to pay ten million dollars to a group of conservative American influencers.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Gülen also became an isolated figure within Turkey, reviled by Erdoğan’s supporters and shunned by the opposition which saw his network as having conspired over decades to undermine the secular foundations of the republic.
—Reuters, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In 1992, Sullivan stood trial in federal court after being charged with conspiring to have McClinton Sullivan killed.
—Hilda Dzietror, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
At the same time, prosecutors charged two Russian spies with conspiring to pay ten million dollars to a group of conservative American influencers.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Gülen also became an isolated figure within Turkey, reviled by Erdoğan’s supporters and shunned by the opposition which saw his network as having conspired over decades to undermine the secular foundations of the republic.
—Reuters, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Philippi also allegedly plotted a mass shooting expected to take place at a Tennessee YMCA facility, according to the DOJ.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Freitag passed out compasses and demonstrated how to plot a precise path.Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to Greenfield police, all drivers remained on the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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The first was a plea deal from a former officer who was not at the raid and became a cooperating witness in another case.Dylan Lovan, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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Russia schemed to send incendiary devices, shipped through a commercial carrier on planes that would potentially end up in the United States, according to sources familiar with the situation.Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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For six years, Agatha and Nicholas make their way around the woods, with Agatha frequently scheming her way into other, more trusting covens before promptly killing all the witches.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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While there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Conspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspire. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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