as in to condemn
to find or pronounce guilty
an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law
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Recent Examples of convict
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Jurors had the option of convicting Biron-Bomis on the lesser charge of second-degree murder, but entered a guilty finding on the more serious count.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The two convicts are scheduled to be sentenced Friday.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Verb
The law denies pensions to federal employees convicted of national security crimes.
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Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Jurors had the option of convicting Biron-Bomis on the lesser charge of second-degree murder, but entered a guilty finding on the more serious count.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Noun
David, 57, is starring in the new series, which reimagines the original show, which starred James Garner as Jim Rockford, an ex-convict who was falsely convicted of a crime and becomes a private investigator.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The two convicts are scheduled to be sentenced Friday.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convict
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.
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While Washington blamed Iran and condemned the attack, Gulf states were left with lingering questions about the extent of American willingness to confront Tehran on their behalf.
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Former death row prisoner Richard Glossip, left, speaks to media after exiting a detention facility after being granted bond while awaiting retrial, May 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue them under a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
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Ayaka’s swimming instructor was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of secretly photographing multiple child victims.
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Cadenhead pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges and was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison.
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Read this for details of how to download and read on for the pros and cons of installing the new software now.
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The Pro will be no less weighty, but if need to travel up to 140 miles (225 km) per trip then the numerous pros will outweigh the single con.
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Officials said 22 alleged members of the Folk Nation gang were indicted over numerous shootings in Brooklyn.
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He was indicted on three federal counts -- destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire -- which carry up to 45 years in prison.
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As part of the plea deal struck last month, Alameda County prosecutors agreed to dismiss two other cases Hurd racked up while behind bars, including assault charges stemming from the brutal beating and stabbing of another Santa Rita Jail inmate.
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This court ruling made more than 200 inmates eligible for parole hearings.
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Other Ukrainian officials denounced Poland’s move.
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Crowds have gathered around it in protest and in praise to denounce American wars, and hear great voices sing and speak.
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Catholic leaders in Florida argue that there are better ways to protect the public from violent crimes and in Spencer’s case, the availability of life without parole is a moral way to punish Spencer without taking his life.
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And now she's been punished for it.
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“Convict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convict. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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