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as in Mafias
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
members of the conspiracy recognized each other by a secret handshake
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as in complicities
a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose
a conspiracy among the leading manufacturers to fix prices
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as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
several generals were engaged in a conspiracy to overthrow the government
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Recent Examples of conspiracies
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
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Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones' conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As with most conspiracies on the internet, the truth is often far less interesting than the most outlandish theories.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Eventually, though, the series becomes a thrilling, immersive experience, a labyrinth of conspiracies, wars and betrayals.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
And for those who believe in ESPN/SEC conspiracies, this is actually the second time in three years a bubble Alabama team was left out of the field.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Helen has worked tirelessly to maintain her operation, but an extramarital affair thrusts her into a tense and intricate web of conspiracies and cover-ups involving multiple governments and organizations.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Although Kennedy’s penchant for amplifying medical conspiracies and his anti-vaccination activism have alarmed many public health experts, his vow to crack down on chemical additives in food has resonated with consumer health advocates.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones' conspiracies and threats from his followers.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As with most conspiracies on the internet, the truth is often far less interesting than the most outlandish theories.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Eventually, though, the series becomes a thrilling, immersive experience, a labyrinth of conspiracies, wars and betrayals.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
And for those who believe in ESPN/SEC conspiracies, this is actually the second time in three years a bubble Alabama team was left out of the field.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Helen has worked tirelessly to maintain her operation, but an extramarital affair thrusts her into a tense and intricate web of conspiracies and cover-ups involving multiple governments and organizations.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Although Kennedy’s penchant for amplifying medical conspiracies and his anti-vaccination activism have alarmed many public health experts, his vow to crack down on chemical additives in food has resonated with consumer health advocates.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Conspiracies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspiracies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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