1
as in corruption
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
that section of the city is legendary for crime and vice
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2
as in weakness
a defect in character
curiosity in children is not a vice, but something to be encouraged
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3
as in prostitution
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
a seedy section of the city where vice is rampant and very much out in the open
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vice
Noun
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Tisza is not particularly progressive, and its platform is generally considered center-right, eschewing cultural issues for a campaign laser-targeted on corruption in government.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Polls give Magyar's Tisza party a double-digit lead with Hungarians weary of years of corruption accusations, clashes with the EU and economic stagnation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That's a break from the typical relationship that has tied elevated energy costs to market weakness since the Iran war broke out.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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In another post, Newsom said dyslexia isn't a weakness, but a strength.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stories today speak of a place that initially opened with grand ambitions but eventually succumbed to gambling and prostitution.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The country has a tradition of decriminalizing once-taboo behaviors, such as prostitution and marijuana use, which allows them to be managed under the law.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tale of Eve being blamed for the sin of man in the Garden of Eden was also a strong inspiration.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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McNair spoke, unsuccessfully, before an Alabama Legislature that wanted to limit how schools teach events, such as the bombing that killed her sister, lest White children feel guilt for the sins of their forebears.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dye apologized and admitted fault on social media.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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As if the dogs were at fault for this utterly anthropocentric religious affiliation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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The spice is one of seven items placed on the table for Nowruz, and represents dawn pushing out darkness, and the triumph of good over evil.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The movie addresses metaphysical questions such as the egregore of a generation, the nature of evil, and the search for God in times of His absence.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last year, an investigation concerning her position revealed no material shortcomings.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kyiv is also awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Ukraine last year, Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rather, a lengthy process can be initiated to remove a member from office for gross neglect of duty, gross immorality, drunkenness, or other misconduct, the Ohio School Board Association stated.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Courteney Cox‘s dogged reporter/stand-in for media immorality Gale Weathers will naturally be on the scene once again, as well a host of recurring characters, fan favorites, and old faces from all six of the previous entries.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Vice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vice. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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