1
as in associate
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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as in friend
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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Recent Examples of crony
In Louisiana, for example, Shriver withheld federal poverty funding from the state until Governor John McKeithen withdrew his plans to stack a new state-level economic opportunity office with segregationists, political cronies, and white supremacists.
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Ryan Larochelle / Made By History, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
When Democrats were about to appoint their star communicator — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — to chair the powerful Oversight committee to hold Trump and his cronies accountable, Pelosi personally intervened to block it.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
At that time, a full investigation of Walker and his cronies was undertaken by former Judge Samuel Seabury (authorized by the state Legislature), at which Walker testified, presented evidence, questioned witnesses, and the like.
—Jerry Goldfeder, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Especially as the Trump administration and its cronies demonize and destabilize diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, this work is and will continue to be important in all sectors.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Larochelle / Made By History, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
When Democrats were about to appoint their star communicator — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — to chair the powerful Oversight committee to hold Trump and his cronies accountable, Pelosi personally intervened to block it.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
At that time, a full investigation of Walker and his cronies was undertaken by former Judge Samuel Seabury (authorized by the state Legislature), at which Walker testified, presented evidence, questioned witnesses, and the like.
—Jerry Goldfeder, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Especially as the Trump administration and its cronies demonize and destabilize diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, this work is and will continue to be important in all sectors.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
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Federal authorities this week announced that there are 19 Rollin’ 60s Crips members and associates, including two rappers, in custody tied to a sprawling criminal case centered on Henley.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The game involved a professional boxer, identified only as A.B., A.B.'s associates and several prominent NBA players.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some of Ukraine’s friends—Poland, the United Kingdom and the Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia—want to do more by taking the principal as well, given the enormous damage Russia has done.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Growing up in Africa, my friends and I would do that.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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In this mostly fictional version, the reclusive Omara has to decide whether or not to come back from retirement and record with her old colleagues from the fervent Cuban years, thus confronting those ghosts.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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My recent work with colleagues in computer scientist Pamela Wisniewski’s Socio-Technical Interaction Research Lab underscores a critical point: social media is neither inherently harmful nor entirely beneficial.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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The driver passed Morgan’s music onto his buddies, who happened to be longtime Jason Aldean collaborators/bandmates Tully Kennedy and Kurt Allison.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter — and noted cinephile — made the announcement while appearing on Jennifer Hudson's eponymous talk show to chat about her upcoming tour with her fellow Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar and her new buddy comedy, One of Them Days.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ringleaders bribed postal carriers to steal the refund checks from the mail and gave accomplices phony identification to use at check-cashing places.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Thinking Evie and her accomplice are killers fleeing the scene of their crime, Serena attacks with a lamp and the scene ends with Evie smashing a vase against Serena’s head before escaping with the mystery woman in Evie’s car.—
Rob Merrill,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Currently Caesars trades at 8.43-times EBITDA, whereas digital peers of Caesars Digital trade at 15 times to 25 times.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ranked by their age, their life satisfaction is below that of their peers in the 60 happiest countries.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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On May 1, Dear Leader Baker ordered all comrades to wear face masks in public.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The coaching comrades, whose mothers were sisters, have combined for eight state championships and more than 700 wins as two of the most successful coaches in area history.—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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