Thesaurus results for CONSPIRED

conspired

verb

past tense of conspire

as in plotted

to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends conspired to replace the leader with someone more easily influenced

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as in collaborated

to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end foul weather and airline foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation

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Recent Examples of conspired Prosecutors in Sacramento alleged that Williamson and at least two others conspired to funnel funds from former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's dormant campaign account. —

Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Many factors likely conspired to preserve the bones for millions of years, according to the study authors. —

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 In what was supposed to be another regulation win for Leeds, the Frenchman had saved a penalty, but conspired to let the visitors score twice in a 2-2 draw, with sloppy control at a corner and poor positioning for the late equaliser. —

Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Many factors likely conspired to preserve the bones for millions of years, according to the study authors. —

ABC News, 10 June 2026 The 23-year-old conspired with other Kiccdoe gang members to carry out two drive-by shootings, according to the release. —

Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026 The complaint alleged Fleming conspired with an opposing player to have Slusser spiked in the face during a match, and handed over team scouting reports to the opponent. —

Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 Prosecutors allege the defendants conspired to embezzle millions that went toward salary and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans. —

Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Iwamasa, according to the Justice Department, conspired with Sangha, 41, and three other men to distribute ketamine to Perry illegally. —

Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 May 2026

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Eisenhower’s national security team subsequently plotted to overthrow no fewer than three different democracies on three different continents over the course of his eight years.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
And while the women of Chinatown’s faraway past may have daydreamed and even plotted their escapes, See keeps going back.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026