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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
Big Tiny plans to replace all the Muppets with his own cronies, bringing in comedian Wally Whoopie behind Fozzie Bear’s back.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
His nod to the benefits of low taxes is in his crony capitalist vow to expand tax credits for the film industry.
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Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
This represents one major leap in the direction of authoritarianism — the president directly raiding the public offers to enrich cronies, not just via his corrupt business dealings and pseudo-bribes from foreign governments, but straight up getting checks from the public treasury.
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New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
While so many suffer, our president enriches himself, his family and his cronies.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crony
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
His nod to the benefits of low taxes is in his crony capitalist vow to expand tax credits for the film industry.
—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
This represents one major leap in the direction of authoritarianism — the president directly raiding the public offers to enrich cronies, not just via his corrupt business dealings and pseudo-bribes from foreign governments, but straight up getting checks from the public treasury.
—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
While so many suffer, our president enriches himself, his family and his cronies.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for crony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
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And in a separate ongoing civil case, the city has issued nearly two dozen subpoenas seeking a broad array of GPS and social media data on Hubbard and his associates, according to his attorney Bryan Pease.
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In hospitality, that means making associates more productive, owners more effective and guests more satisfied.
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Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
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In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
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As reflected in an email thread used in the Watson case, Valentine reacted skeptically in 2019 when a colleague told her a particular hospital wanted to exit its contract with Mead Johnson.
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The incident sparked a one-game suspension for Thomas and another discourse about the treatment Clark has received from her WNBA colleagues in the floor.
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How to keep your best buddy safe and calm during the next several days.
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Founder Todd Graves commissioned the mural by his buddy Brody to celebrate his Times Square location’s third anniversary.
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In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
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The attacker, Roman Lavrynovych, was found guilty Monday alongside his accomplice.
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Complementing the peer model is Leadership Coaching, delivered through one-to-one engagements focused on executive growth, decision clarity, and performance alignment.
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Yet, despite a smattering of citations, the work is impossible to fact-check, much less peer-review.
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But the mass rebellion Brown predicted never materialized, leaving him and his comrades trapped inside the arsenal.
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Jackass Forever was dedicated to Dunn and concluded with a moving tribute to their fallen comrade.
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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