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as in violated
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
was registered as a sex offender after assaulting the victim
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
was found guilty of assaulting an officer enemy forces assaulted the city
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Recent Examples of assaulted
Detectives say the suspect, 45-year-old Ismael Martinez, had just assaulted his girlfriend with a knife; she was found wounded in a nearby vehicle and hospitalized.
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Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Lewis was accused of poisoning two white female housemates, assaulted by a white mob in response to the charge, and acquitted in court, only to then be accused of stealing art supplies and prohibited from reënrolling.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
When police responded to the scene, the musician alleged DaniLeigh assaulted him.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 8 June 2026
His mother, Janet, later filed a suit against the store alleging the guard had assaulted her and her children in the parking lot and accepted a $152,000 settlement.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Both Samantha and Jazmine were assaulted and murdered.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
The two Charlotte men assaulted three other people around the same time, resulting in them being charged with three additional counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, court documents report.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Lewis was accused of poisoning two white female housemates, assaulted by a white mob in response to the charge, and acquitted in court, only to then be accused of stealing art supplies and prohibited from reënrolling.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
When police responded to the scene, the musician alleged DaniLeigh assaulted him.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 8 June 2026
His mother, Janet, later filed a suit against the store alleging the guard had assaulted her and her children in the parking lot and accepted a $152,000 settlement.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Both Samantha and Jazmine were assaulted and murdered.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
The two Charlotte men assaulted three other people around the same time, resulting in them being charged with three additional counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, court documents report.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assaulted
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleges that Trader Joe's violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing the first 10 digits of customers' credit and debit card numbers on its receipts—most credit cards have 16 digits.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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Three people were killed and 20 more people were attacked by bears across at least nine prefectures between April and June 2, according to public broadcaster NHK.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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During the Gaza war, the Houthis attacked commercial shipping in the Red Sea — including ships with no link to Israel — to pressure Israel into lifting its blockade on the enclave.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Tens of thousands drowned, while others were raped, robbed, and murdered by pirates, finding vulnerable prey.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Pavel took the phone and the money—but ultimately decided to tell investigators that Tate had raped her.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In 2003, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was raided by police.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies raided the home and found eight people recovering from cosmetic surgery inside, along with two employees.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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After the Fever led by as many as 12 in the second half, the Liberty stormed back, capitalizing on Indiana turnovers to secure an 83-75 victory.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Assaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulted. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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