cronies

noun

Definition of croniesnext
plural of crony
1
as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation

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2
as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another only my cronies can call me by my nickname

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  1. colleagues
  2. buddies
  3. accomplices
Noun
  • Hosted by the cultural critic Wesley Morris, the series layers musical analysis of Wonder’s songs and insightful interviews with industry colleagues and acolytes.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The stones’ distant origins have led Parker Pearson and his colleagues to believe that Stonehenge’s second phase of construction was meant to bring Britain together.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • The Jets filled the roster with his buddies.
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Vrabel with golfing buddies Kent McMillin (in red hat) and Brent Keally at his Patriots Ring of Honor ceremony in 2023 (left), and back at his home table at Nashville’s Corner Pub.
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of buddies
Noun
  • Because the robbers were wearing masks, the store clerks also couldn’t conclusively identify Knight or any other accomplices.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Fleury and the Wild were at the rink for their morning skate when Crosby, along with a few accomplices — most likely being former teammates of Fleury's, such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, or Bryan Rust — managed to get hold of his room key.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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