confederates 1 of 2

noun

Definition of confederatesnext
plural of confederate
1
as in accomplices
one associated with another in wrongdoing the police were able to track down his confederates once the thief started talking

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2
as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support relied on her confederates in the medical community for support

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confederates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of confederate
as in cooperates
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the nations confederated in order to lower international trade barriers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederates
  1. accomplices
  2. supporters
  3. sympathizers
  4. unites
  5. collaborates
Noun
  • Because the robbers were wearing masks, the store clerks also couldn’t conclusively identify Knight or any other accomplices.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Fleury and the Wild were at the rink for their morning skate when Crosby, along with a few accomplices — most likely being former teammates of Fleury's, such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, or Bryan Rust — managed to get hold of his room key.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of accomplices
Noun
  • Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At Wolves, Nuno would often be criticised by supporters for his reluctance to use his substitutes to make tactical tweaks during matches.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • All this leads to the persistence of small pockets of jihadist sympathizers in the West, whether lone wolves or small clusters, who consume (and produce) ISIS propaganda and at times activate themselves to carry out attacks.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In the 1970s, the space was divided into cubicles in which leftist guerrillas and their sympathizers were shocked and waterboarded to force them to reveal the whereabouts of fugitive comrades.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sympathizers
Verb
  • Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.
    Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Verb
  • The actress often collaborates with stylist Danielle Goldberg.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Earth collaborates with a diverse network of organizations, each specializing in different aspects of climate resilience.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborates
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