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
Or maybe the professor failed to notice trapdoors in the locked boxes, and the student had an accomplice behind the scenes who was hastily solving problems and slipping the solutions into the right boxes before they got opened.
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2025
But Lightning and his accomplices scored big by acting brazenly and deploying violence.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
Prosecutors described how the fraudulent salaries were routed through U.S.-based financial intermediaries and accomplices, eventually landing in accounts controlled by North Korean agents and, ultimately, the North Korean regime.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The main 19-year-old Austrian suspect was arrested ahead of the planned Eras Tour show on Aug. 7 alongside an alleged 17-year-old accomplice.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 27 June 2025
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2025
But Lightning and his accomplices scored big by acting brazenly and deploying violence.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
Prosecutors described how the fraudulent salaries were routed through U.S.-based financial intermediaries and accomplices, eventually landing in accounts controlled by North Korean agents and, ultimately, the North Korean regime.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The main 19-year-old Austrian suspect was arrested ahead of the planned Eras Tour show on Aug. 7 alongside an alleged 17-year-old accomplice.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
Noun
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The showdown of General Zod and his henchmen also takes place at the Fortress, with a great twist to defeat them.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Malaparte, by then, was making his name as one of Mussolini’s highbrow henchmen.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Following the lab, fellows receive ongoing support through a yearlong mentorship from a dedicated advisor, industry networking opportunities, regular cohort gatherings, Sundance Collab benefits, and participation in Elevate, Sundance Institute’s professional development track.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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Several workforce hubs now exist and most of them have graduated at least one to three cohorts of 15 to 30 job seekers each, according to Hannah Flath, a spokesperson for IEC.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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While Brussels perceives Ankara as an essential security partner in the face of a growing Russian threat, Washington is looking for even more.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Emily Alabi was subsequently added as a recurring star in January, playing Dani Rhodes, a temporary partner for Scola.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Get it for up to 30 percent off at Amazon, along with more of our favorite waterproof beach accessories from fanny packs to makeup bags, playing cards, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe. Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Moreland's plan failed as Pedigo became a confidential informant for the FBI, adding to the federal government's case for obstruction of justice and witness tampering.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
17 July 2025
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Nationwide, there have been 256 exonerations tied to the use of jailhouse informants, according to the National Registry of Exonerations.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Gatwa’s Doctor was regenerated into Billie Piper, who previously played companion Rose Tyler in 2005 and 2006.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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According to the American Kennel Club, Labrador Retrievers are famously friendly and make excellent family companions.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Accomplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplice. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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