as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
accused of colluding to block the sale of the vacant land
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Recent Examples of collude
Thus, there was much talk of dark forces colluding to set up the draw, but given these are professional footballers with professional pride, that never seemed likely.
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Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
At their best, werewolf pictures can be cathartic, romantic, tragic — a vision of our desires colluding with unchecked animal impulses.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
For instance, right-wing populists often portray government health agencies as colluding with multinational pharmaceutical companies to impose excessive regulations, mandate medical interventions and restrict personal freedoms.
—Dominik Stecuła, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
But in recent years, Republicans, including Trump and his allies, have accused federal officials of colluding with social media companies and disinformation researchers to unlawfully censor speech, especially around contentious issues, including elections and public health.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
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Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
At their best, werewolf pictures can be cathartic, romantic, tragic — a vision of our desires colluding with unchecked animal impulses.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
For instance, right-wing populists often portray government health agencies as colluding with multinational pharmaceutical companies to impose excessive regulations, mandate medical interventions and restrict personal freedoms.
—Dominik Stecuła, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
But in recent years, Republicans, including Trump and his allies, have accused federal officials of colluding with social media companies and disinformation researchers to unlawfully censor speech, especially around contentious issues, including elections and public health.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collude
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Police said Victoria denied wanting Aaron dead and plotting to kill him, per TMZ.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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With space behind the defence strangled and the centre of the pitch condensed, plotting a course requires precise combination play.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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In May 2023, a jury found Lori guilty of murdering Tylee and J.J. and of conspiring to murder Tammy, as well as of grand theft.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is the second homicide the prison has reported this year, which includes the attack on Rude. Kennedy was accused of conspiring with Yates to kill Rude last month, CDCR said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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The majority alliance also schemed to have Sai Hughley play her immunity idol, therefore flushing it from the game.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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The veteran tight end is one of the more athletic around the NFL and teams had to scheme against him.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Collude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collude. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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