collude
verb (used without object)
to act together through a secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent.
have colluded
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present perfectof collude.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“MRED and Compass have colluded to turn back the clock on consumer transparency.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Mr Markle was found to have colluded with photographers who paid him for photos appearing to show the father of the bride preparing for the wedding.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
Before his media scrum at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch spring training facility Thursday, Hernández went on the “Foul Territory” YouTube show and seemingly suggested that MLB teams have colluded against free-agent players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
All along, she said, she was surrounded by people “who have colluded and conspired inside this office and out to make sure we’re not successful.”
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2023
If they have colluded, why should Vanderbilt run to Southampton for the postage when Collins can get three hundred and eighty-seven thousand dollars for running to the same place?
From Great Fortunes from Railroads by Gustavus Myers
