conspire

verb

kən-ˈspī(-ə)r How to pronounce conspire (audio)
Definition of conspirenext
1
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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2
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 night before, Tenney, along with three other men and one woman, had conspired to steal back a vehicle from Torres, the Statesman previously reported. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 However, the threat posed by bounty hunter Paladin (Todd Stashwick) and the prospect of a reunion with his son conspire to draw him out of his stupor. — Tom Bailey, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Lemon was charged with conspiring to interfere with religious rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026 His captors threatened to kill him and accused him of conspiring against Maduro. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conspire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspire
  1. plot
  2. cooperate
  3. scheme
  4. collaborate
  5. unite
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  • That's what prosecutors said in opening statements motivated a rap star to plot and carry out the murder of a rival rap artist.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro also called for amnesty for his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence under house arrest after being found guilty of plotting a coup to overturn his defeat in the 2022 election.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of plot
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  • On the day of the operation, Thompson called on Acting ICE Director David Venturella to investigate the collision, including by preserving evidence and cooperating with local authorities.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The witness was not injured and is cooperating with investigators, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperate
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  • Who doesn’t love a good scheming royal for collecting Halloween treats?
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That point is proved time and again, as editors scheme against each other, belittle each other’s literary taste and throw Batter under the bus whenever an opportunity arises.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of scheme
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  • While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborate
Verb
  • Roa advocates for cross-movement networks that unite such causes as reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and children’s welfare.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • With the opposition united in its ambition to replace Netanyahu but divided over how to govern afterward, neither political bloc is assured of a parliamentary majority and the final outcome could take weeks to determine.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Conspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspire. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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