complicities

noun

plural of complicity
as in conspiracies
a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose the two major auction houses acting in complicity to drive up the prices of art works

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conspiracies
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  • In an interview with Elle, Reinhart addressed fan conspiracies about Bateman’s casting.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris’ newfound bond with a pair of students (Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas) threatens to send everyone’s trip sideways.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Complicities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicities. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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