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• present participle of collude.

colluding

American  

[kuh-loo-ding] / kəˈlu dɪŋ /

adjective

1. working together secretively with fraudulent or harmful intent.

   If the colluding witnesses have not agreed on the details being asked about, each witness will invent something.

   By acting like a monopoly, the colluding firms can set a monopoly price and generate monopoly profits.

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noun

1. the act or process of working together secretively with fraudulent or harmful intent.

   Both agencies took pains to be subtle and not make the colluding too obvious.

Etymology

Origin of colluding

First recorded in 1605–15; collud(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; collud(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

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Example Sentences

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colluding

And, as noted, network personnel have been caught colluding with him.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

James said Cal-Maine Foods, Versova and Hickman's Egg Ranch began colluding as early as 2022.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Through their lawyers, they accused Jahanshahi of colluding with the Salehpour family to prosecute them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

Smoke-filled rooms of colluding owners aren’t required, though.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

“I do not know her story, except that she was obviously colluding with our enemies. I have never met many of the dark beings who lurk in the inhospitable corners of Fablehaven.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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