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
  • Stronger relationships with colleagues can lead to natural, open communication.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • Against this backdrop of heightened demand for golf travel, Bandon Dunes – home to seven courses along the rugged coastline in southern Oregon – has emerged as a favorite for buddies’ trips and beyond.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Most of my high school buddies got married and started having kids at 18 or 19.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of buddies
Noun
  • Her male accomplices got away, police said.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Investigators accuse her and dozens of accomplices of taking loans and cash through a web of thousands of shell companies over more than a decade – siphoning off what amounts to a total of $44 billion.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplices
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