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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
conspired to replace the leader with someone more easily influenced
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as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
foul weather and airline foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation
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Recent Examples of conspire
The couple was also convicted of conspiring to defraud the IRS, along with additional tax crimes, the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Georgia said at the time.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 May 2025
In February 2024, Sanon was charged with the others with conspiring to kill Haiti’s leader, after first being accused of trying to carry out a military expedition against a foreign country.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
They were also found guilty of conspiring to defraud the IRS and tax evasion; Julie was convicted on separate charges of wire fraud and obstruction of justice as well.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 27 May 2025
Schuman, 57, has been charged with one felony count of making a fraudulent insurance benefit claim and one felony count of assisting, abetting, conspiring with and soliciting a person in unlawful act.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 May 2025
In February 2024, Sanon was charged with the others with conspiring to kill Haiti’s leader, after first being accused of trying to carry out a military expedition against a foreign country.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
They were also found guilty of conspiring to defraud the IRS and tax evasion; Julie was convicted on separate charges of wire fraud and obstruction of justice as well.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 27 May 2025
Schuman, 57, has been charged with one felony count of making a fraudulent insurance benefit claim and one felony count of assisting, abetting, conspiring with and soliciting a person in unlawful act.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspire
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Artillery missions had been plotted the night before.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The filmmaker puts aside the self-reflexive storytelling that has marked much of his work since he was first arrested in 2010, delivering a straightforward narrative that’s plotted like a good thriller but builds into a stark condemnation of abusive power.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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South Korean officials said that North Korea was also cooperating with Russia to build drones for both nations.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The district is fully cooperating with the West Memphis Police Department and will actively support efforts to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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There’s going to be a queen in there trying to get the show director job, who will lie and scheme.—
Joey Nolfi Updated,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Of course, [opponents] are going to do their best to scheme it up.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Warrior Expeditions collaborates with two psychologists who are also veterans.—
Erica Zurek,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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Zheng expressed interest in entering the ready-to-drink space, and the two soon collaborated on a new, bottled matcha lemonade.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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For regional talent, this kind of seating is a celebration of a rich heritage that unites the region.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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In 2021, she was credited with uniting Democratic Congress members in support of the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, which set out to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, and more.—
Forbes Under 30 Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Conspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspire. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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