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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
These skyrocketing costs are borne entirely by regular Russian citizens, not by Putin’s cronies.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
But even for Ukrainians accustomed to a high level of systemic corruption, the abuses alleged against Zelensky and his cronies in the midst of this brutal war spark an understandable resentment.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors argue that Madigan gave favorable legislation to the energy company in exchange for jobs for his political cronies.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
An illiberal American leader could selectively and arbitrarily use such tools to punish governments that refuse to transact with his cronies.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
But even for Ukrainians accustomed to a high level of systemic corruption, the abuses alleged against Zelensky and his cronies in the midst of this brutal war spark an understandable resentment.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors argue that Madigan gave favorable legislation to the energy company in exchange for jobs for his political cronies.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
An illiberal American leader could selectively and arbitrarily use such tools to punish governments that refuse to transact with his cronies.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
Noun
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ask the Vet is a weekly series by Dr. Devon B. Smith, a Baltimore veterinarian who is an associate at Madonna Veterinary Clinic in White Hall.—
Dr. Devon B. Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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Frustration: Taylor Swift and her famous friends displayed every emotion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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During all of this, Mark and friends are helped along their journey by some very strange road markers — namely, themselves.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Unlike so many of his now former colleagues who are 50-plus and still coaching, Brown has no feeling of disgust or disappointment over the radically different world that is college football in 2025.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2025
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Maitland remembered presenting the same award to his father, Dennis Maitland, 16 years ago, and then thanked his family, friends and colleagues.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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An escaped convict teams up with his Italian buddy and an army deserter to plan a spectacular bank robbery, looting a U.S. military base for the necessary firepower.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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Its purpose was not to put out flames, but to provide a device that his buddy could rappel down — superhero style — in case of a house fire.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Police were investigating whether the suspect had any accomplices.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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His accomplice remains unidentified, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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John Smith | Corbis News | Getty Images Similar to its peers, the state of the Knicks’ regional sports network does not reflect the team.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since then, he's endeared himself to Phillies fans as an owner who puts their interests first, often splurging on free agents when his peers in MLB have been reluctant to do so.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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After two inattentive supervisors leave a group of miners trapped underground following a methane explosion during a Valentine’s Day dance, one miner must cannibalize his deceased comrades to survive until he is freed from the shaft — a week later.—
Brooke Knisley,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, 10 minutes later Vasyl receives an order to deploy urgently to an infantry post, and hugs his surprised comrades goodbye.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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