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. unites
  4. collaborates
Noun
  • Under the Texas Law of Parties, which does not differentiate between accomplices to a crime and those who actually commit the crime, Morrison was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Annie.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Combs threatened her with a knife and, along with several unknown accomplices, raped her, Parham says.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of accomplices
Noun
  • Among the measure’s supporters, 31% hold that view.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This declines to 41% of opposition party supporters, with 21% saying Israel is doing too little; 34%, about the right amount.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supporters
Verb
  • Buchanan’s and show that what may differentiate Latinos in language unites them in community.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, create an environment driven by the pride, purpose and passion that unites your entire team with clear payoffs and inclusive processes.
    Sam Adeyemi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of unites
Verb
  • Strong community engagement to share how HSE Schools collaborates with parents, community members, and local organizations.
    John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, our city collaborates with numerous nonprofits and government agencies to ensure that resources such as drug rehabilitation programs, mental health services, job training and placement services are available for anyone willing to accept help.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of collaborates
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