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be in cahoots with

VERB
connive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collude conspire
STRONG
angle cabal cogitate contrive devise diddle finagle frame intrigue machinate operate promote wangle
WEAK
cook up frame up work hand in glove

Example Sentences

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Sweeney said this had the effect of making it appear that she might be in cahoots with her father, and she is not.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2022

Wait a minute, could one of mine be in cahoots with a friend on the outside?

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2021

Bashir now ramped up his allegations: Diana's own private secretary Commander Patrick Jephson was said to be in cahoots with Aylard.

From BBC • May 20, 2021

Illyrio is later revealed to be in cahoots with Varys, as they are both part of a group seeking to restore the Targaryens to the Iron Throne.

From Time • Jun. 3, 2016

"They may be in cahoots with the bandits," laughed Donald.

From The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes by Fowler, Frank