accomplice
noun
a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing, often as a subordinate.
accomplices
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pluralof accomplice.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Using stolen identities, AI tools and U.S. accomplices, its operatives have cheated their way into remote jobs at American companies—funneling millions of dollars back to Kim Jong Un’s regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The court ruled he did not act alone but after Knox and Sollecito were acquitted, no other accomplices were convicted.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Prosecutors said the detained person is "strongly suspected of having committed the offences, and that there is a risk of flight, destruction of evidence, and collusion with accomplices or witnesses".
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Massie has been one of the loudest House voices prodding the Trump administration to release more information on the sex offender and his accomplices.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
We are also working to determine any accomplices or known associates who may still be at large.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
