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in cahoots

ADJECTIVE
united
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concerted consolidated cooperative homogeneous integrated linked unanimous undivided unified
STRONG
affiliated agreed allied amalgamated assembled associated banded confederated conjugate incorporated leagued pooled
WEAK
coadunate cognate collective concordant congruent conjoint conjunctive corporate federal hooked up in accord joined up like-minded lined up of one mind of the same opinion one plugged in tied in unitary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divided separate uncoordinated
WEAK
separated

Example Sentences

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Charges that the Panama Canal Authority is in cahoots with China have always been specious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

With no independent justice system in place, opponents of the M23 faced repression, some accused of being in cahoots with the pro-government militia.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

For its part, the M23 said the DR Congo army had launched an air and ground assault against its positions, and this was done in cahoots with Burundian forces.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Another delight in “Mr. Throwback” is Mayeri, playing Danny’s ex-wife, Sam, who finds herself in cahoots with his big lie and enjoying having Curry bankroll her fantasies.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

But he had been enlisted in the service of villainy—basically, he was in cahoots with an arch-nemesis.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo