confederate 1 of 3

noun

Definition of confederatenext
1
as in accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing the police were able to track down his confederates once the thief started talking

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as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support relied on her confederates in the medical community for support

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confederate

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verb

kən-ˈfe-də-ˌrāt How to pronounce confederate (audio)
as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the nations confederated in order to lower international trade barriers

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confederate

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adjective

as in allied

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Recent Examples of confederate
Noun
Hynes died, but his three confederates have been subpoenaed to testify in my malicious prosecution lawsuit. — John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 As the fallout continues, and fans question the filming and casting decisions of parent company Disney, Paul’s MomTok confederates are issuing statements and subtweets. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Early Thursday, the administration became aware of racist and confederate symbols of hate through a flag near a stairwell and defacing of a sidewalk, Principal David Travis said. — Megan Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 May 2021 Rowling and longtime confederates Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts are exec producing, so she is expected to be involved in the decision-making on the series. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In 1865, he was appointed as the confederate secretary of war. — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 President Lincoln was assassinated by a confederate sympathizer. — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for confederate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederate
  1. accomplice
  2. supporter
  3. cooperate
  4. allied
  5. ally
  6. unite
  7. partisan
  8. sympathizer
Noun
  • Investigators are also seeking to establish whether the suspect had accomplices or acted on behalf of someone else.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Who better than a dear friend to serve as your cohost and cleanup accomplice as the night winds down?
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Definition of accomplice
Noun
  • To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of supporter
Verb
  • The sheriff's office added that Butler showed no signs of intoxication during the incident and cooperated with authorities.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Every backyard astronomer should be able to see it without any special equipment (if the weather cooperates).
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of cooperate
Adjective
  • This event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, bringing together over 50 allied and partner nations.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Federal contractors face the same requirements, while the State Department was directed to push allied governments and critical infrastructure operators to adopt compatible standards globally.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of allied
Noun
  • If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of ally
Verb
  • Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of unite
Adjective
  • Some states chose not to send representatives; several of them cited disagreements with the partisan mission.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • Alaska participates in a non-partisan top 4 primary election, meaning there is only one ballot and all candidates are listed together, regardless of political party.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of partisan
Noun
  • Investigators have claimed Mangione was motivated by anger toward the health insurance industry, leading to numerous sympathizers who expressed their own disapproval for the health insurance industry in demonstrations and nearby court hearings after Mangione’s arrest.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Bryant’s book follows the lives of Robinson and Robeson, two high-profile African Americans whose lives were altered during the Cold War and its hunt for communist sympathizers.
    — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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