1
as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
only my cronies can call me by my nickname
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Recent Examples of crony
Zoom in: The jury could not decide whether Madigan and McClain ran a secret system that placed political cronies at private companies like AT&T and ComEd in exchange for favorable legislation.
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
In Louisiana, for example, Shriver withheld federal poverty funding from the state until Governor John McKeithen withdrew his plans to stack a new state-level economic opportunity office with segregationists, political cronies, and white supremacists.
—Ryan Larochelle / Made By History, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
When Democrats were about to appoint their star communicator — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — to chair the powerful Oversight committee to hold Trump and his cronies accountable, Pelosi personally intervened to block it.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
At that time, a full investigation of Walker and his cronies was undertaken by former Judge Samuel Seabury (authorized by the state Legislature), at which Walker testified, presented evidence, questioned witnesses, and the like.
—Jerry Goldfeder, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
In Louisiana, for example, Shriver withheld federal poverty funding from the state until Governor John McKeithen withdrew his plans to stack a new state-level economic opportunity office with segregationists, political cronies, and white supremacists.
—Ryan Larochelle / Made By History, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
When Democrats were about to appoint their star communicator — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — to chair the powerful Oversight committee to hold Trump and his cronies accountable, Pelosi personally intervened to block it.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
At that time, a full investigation of Walker and his cronies was undertaken by former Judge Samuel Seabury (authorized by the state Legislature), at which Walker testified, presented evidence, questioned witnesses, and the like.
—Jerry Goldfeder, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
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The case is expected to last several weeks as prosecutors prepare to present testimony from Combs' accusers and former associates.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes In: Food & Drink Consumer Price Index Inflation United States Department of Agriculture Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham is a news associate at CBS News, based in New York.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The green version will be available through a raffle, while an orange model is an exclusive for the brand’s collector club, The Tribe and friends.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Ramirez and his colleagues say that’s unusual, because typically once a building had been ritually killed and abandoned, something new would be built atop the remains.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although so highly esteemed, the notoriously taciturn director would often frustrate his colleagues by his reticence to explain his directorial intentions.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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But when McIlroy played it for the first time in 2024, with buddy Shane Lowry in a scheme apparently cooked up in a boozy post-Ryder Cup brunch, the pair found a way to A) have a great time in New Orleans, and B) win the tournament.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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On the opposite end of the scale, an American game streamer and his YouTuber buddy are ditching the smartphones that are the staple of their generation and attempting to cross Japan by motorbike without so much as a guidebook.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Police in Louisiana believe the suspect accused of murdering a TV reporter in town to cover the Super Bowl planned numerous drugging schemes over several years with an accomplice, according to a report.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Gary man charged as accomplice in Howell murder A Gary man faces charges as an accomplice in a woman’s murder at the Willows Apartments.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Beyond artists like Catlett and Biggers – who have earned renown as influential masters, but not the art market compensation of their white peers – The Bronx Museum shines a spotlight on emerging artists whose work challenges cultural and social norms and whisks viewers out of their comfort zones.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And, as reported last week, some in the organization are expressing concern to rival peers that the team will need to reach the postseason to avoid a major front-office overhaul.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, they’re disbanded in the early moments of this third film as Eisenberg’s character tells a new generation of crooked magicians that his former comrades are dead.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Later down the line, after being summoned to resolve a conflict that was a front for the Emperor’s treachery, Khazan was deemed a traitor to the empire, and he and his comrades — like Ozma — were executed or exiled for aiding a traitor.—
Scott McRae,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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