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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
Kim’s film opens in high gear, with Chun sensing his chance to exploit a temporary power vacuum, and then never lets up as his band of cronies facilitate the plan with bribery, intimidation and the murder of fellow soldiers.
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
From April 3 through 6, host chef Mario Pagán will bring together culinary cronies from across the island (and some visiting VIPs) to La Concha Resort for four days that will include a beachside barbecue, cooking demos, and tastings.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Backed by Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, Assad and his cronies used chemical weapons and engaged in widescale bombing, torture, and disappearance of the Syrian people.
—Carol E. Lee, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Isaacman in charge Still, Isaacman’s position at the head of NASA would no doubt spur critics who may paint Isaacman as a Musk crony, installed to advance SpaceX’s interests as the federal agency doles out lucrative contracts.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
From April 3 through 6, host chef Mario Pagán will bring together culinary cronies from across the island (and some visiting VIPs) to La Concha Resort for four days that will include a beachside barbecue, cooking demos, and tastings.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Backed by Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, Assad and his cronies used chemical weapons and engaged in widescale bombing, torture, and disappearance of the Syrian people.
—Carol E. Lee, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Isaacman in charge Still, Isaacman’s position at the head of NASA would no doubt spur critics who may paint Isaacman as a Musk crony, installed to advance SpaceX’s interests as the federal agency doles out lucrative contracts.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
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The designer and her husband, Brian, settled on a home built in 1972 by architect John Haag, who worked for years as an associate in the office of Joseph Esherick, one of the community’s founding visionaries.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The NBI on Friday arrested a Chinese national with the surname Deng, and two male Philippine associates, called Besa and Fernande.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Kyle MacLachlan has released a lengthy tribute to his career-long collaborator and friend, David Lynch, who died Thursday at 78.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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His friends credit his infectious personality with recruiting a legion of new followers.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Our colleagues Sergio Hernández and Nat Lash began digging into the older datasets, turning them into a searchable format.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
18 Jan. 2025
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My colleague Joe Reid has also chosen to shepherd one particular GoFundMe to completion.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film's mashup of Hollywood and music royalty forms the backdrop for a buddy comedy that borrows from a long tradition of side-by-side slapstick flicks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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That’s the kind of boy who sets in motion the plot of One of Them Days, a lighthearted and sometimes fun buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, with the music superstar in her feature-film debut.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2025
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Case in point: Derek Lee, an Allegheny man sentenced to life without parole in 2016 for his role in a robbery in which his accomplice killed a homeowner.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
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That is still the most likely outcome but the waters have been far choppier in the House of Lords than predicted, as several Conservative peers, including West Ham vice-chair Baroness Brady, have filibustered to delay the process and proposed hundreds of amendments to scupper the bill.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Like its media peers, Disney faces a number of other challenges.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Hollis, traumatized and grieving, embarked on a path that would lead to the fortress police build around their comrades.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the first entry translated, the notebook's author wished a comrade a happy birthday on Dec. 9.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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