conspire
verb (used without object)
to agree together, especially secretly, to do something wrong, evil, or illegal.
conspiring
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present participleof conspire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Hasna is charged with conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism and financing terrorism.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Sanberg pleaded guilty in October to federal charges of conspiring to bilk investors out of $248 million for portraying the now-defunct Aspiration as a “socially-conscious and sustainable banking services and investment products” firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Peters was convicted on several charges including attempting to influence a public servant, violating her elections duty and conspiring to commit criminal impersonation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The Quintanas were each sentenced in February 2024 in Miami’s federal court to serve 57 months in prison after pleading guilty to failing to make customs declarations and conspiring against the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
At Bod’s approach they looked up, startled, then fled into the undergrowth, as if they had been caught conspiring.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
