confederates 1 of 2

plural of confederate

confederates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of confederate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederates
Noun
  • The same suspect got up and took the two puppies and ran out of the store with one of his accomplices.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Walker was the oldest of the four men, with the other accomplices being 15, 16, and 17 during the time.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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
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
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
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
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“Confederates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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