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as in violating
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 attacking
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 assaulting
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
A day before the stabbings, Ricks had appeared in court after having been charged with assaulting Sanchez during a previous incident.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
A day before the stabbings, Ricks had appeared in court after having been charged with assaulting Sanchez during a previous incident.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
She was charged with two felonies related to allegedly assaulting an officer and spent the night in jail.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Oscar Jesus Rosales Vergara was charged with a misdemeanor count of assaulting a federal agent in the course of official duties.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Nine years after the party at the townhouse, they would be publicly accused of assaulting 16 women, sometimes as a pack.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Stein previously denied the allegations to TMZ, noting that the Thirtysomething star has not been criminally charged with assaulting Christian, 60.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to headphones, that section also includes other more serious offenses, including assaulting crew or smoking on the plane.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
A day before the stabbings, Ricks had appeared in court after having been charged with assaulting Sanchez during a previous incident.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
A day before the stabbings, Ricks had appeared in court after having been charged with assaulting Sanchez during a previous incident.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
She was charged with two felonies related to allegedly assaulting an officer and spent the night in jail.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Oscar Jesus Rosales Vergara was charged with a misdemeanor count of assaulting a federal agent in the course of official duties.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Nine years after the party at the townhouse, they would be publicly accused of assaulting 16 women, sometimes as a pack.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Stein previously denied the allegations to TMZ, noting that the Thirtysomething star has not been criminally charged with assaulting Christian, 60.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to headphones, that section also includes other more serious offenses, including assaulting crew or smoking on the plane.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assaulting
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The judge had called attorneys representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado and ICE back into his courtroom for a hearing this week after the ACLU and other attorneys alleged that ICE was repeatedly violating his order.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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In February, the NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Pacers $100,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy as part of a league-wide crackdown on tanking.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The crude market has been hit by wild volatility since the United States and Israel began striking Iran at the end of last month, with Tehran retaliating by attacking targets across the oil-rich Gulf and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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After many of them, Trump officials moved quickly to justify the shooting and accuse the victim of attacking agents, all before an investigation had taken place.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aiding a teenager slumped on the ground having a medical episode this month led to North Miami Beach officers learning that a Miami Gardens man had been raping her for at least the last two years — a discovery that her mother had long since made, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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He was convicted of raping and killing Denise Amber Lee, a 21-year-old mother of two who also was the daughter of a local county sheriff's sergeant.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Marathon isn't just about the alien planet and the thrill of raiding a colony's remains; those looking for deeper sci-fi themes (and willing to do some reading and listening) will be fed too.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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An immigration approach that focuses on apprehending dangerous criminals and steers clear of raiding businesses might help the labor market’s loss of workers.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Ole Miss came storming back and cut the deficit to two points two entering the fourth quarter after Denim DeShields hit a 3-pointer from the corner, just beating the buzzer.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Video of the shot shows students storming the court in celebration as Fein scored from just inside the half-court line, lifting the Clippers to a playoff win.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The disease affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, robbing a person of their ability to walk, breathe and often speak.—
Juana Summers,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Advocates say that level of disenrollment will sharply diminish the state’s health care system as a whole, by robbing hospitals and clinics of revenue.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rajabi was therefore reduced to meeting Khamenei by ambushing him after evening prayers in his compound.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
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The man accused of ambushing West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in November, killing one and severely wounding another, is set to be arraigned in court on Wednesday.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Assaulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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