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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
The two teens charged with assaulting a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer were sentenced to probation this week.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mayers has vehemently denied assaulting Ephron that night.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
In a statement obtained by multiple outlets, the Department of Homeland Security said the news producer allegedly threw objects at a Border Patrol car and was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Stanton ordered $10,000 bail for Roder Atwood, 21, of Somerville, who is accused of assaulting the officer who suffered the broken nose.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
He is accused of assaulting the victim four times in five years, while the victim was between the ages of 3 and 7.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Tate has been accused of assaulting at least four 14 and 15-year-old boys, but police believe that there could be more victims and are encouraging parents to speak with their children to see if they were harmed.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The two protesters recently appeared in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse for their misdemeanor charges of assaulting an officer during the June 14 march that filled uptown Charlotte’s streets.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Robinson was first jailed in 2005 for assaulting an off-duty police officer and ordered to do community service in 2011 for leading a brawl involving more than 100 soccer fans.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mayers has vehemently denied assaulting Ephron that night.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
In a statement obtained by multiple outlets, the Department of Homeland Security said the news producer allegedly threw objects at a Border Patrol car and was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Stanton ordered $10,000 bail for Roder Atwood, 21, of Somerville, who is accused of assaulting the officer who suffered the broken nose.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
He is accused of assaulting the victim four times in five years, while the victim was between the ages of 3 and 7.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Tate has been accused of assaulting at least four 14 and 15-year-old boys, but police believe that there could be more victims and are encouraging parents to speak with their children to see if they were harmed.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The two protesters recently appeared in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse for their misdemeanor charges of assaulting an officer during the June 14 march that filled uptown Charlotte’s streets.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Robinson was first jailed in 2005 for assaulting an off-duty police officer and ordered to do community service in 2011 for leading a brawl involving more than 100 soccer fans.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assaulting
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The Kansas City Chiefs will get a massive reinforcement on Sunday, with wide receiver Rashee Rice ready to play his first game of the year after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The investigation revealed Donald had been accused of assault Jacob on at least two other occasions earlier this year, violating a protective order against him on both occasions.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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In 2019-20 and 2020-21, just six per cent of throw-ins from the attacking third were sent into the penalty area.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And, while large-scale armies were attacking one another with a vast arsenal of technological advancements, De Stijl architects and theorists were observing great opportunities for a better world based on this massive scale and these new technologies.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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In December 1978, Gacy confessed to kidnapping, raping and murdering dozens of boys and men, some as young as 14 years old, and hiding many of their bodies in a crawl space under the house.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Soon after the law’s change, eight Black men were hanged publicly for allegedly raping white women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Taco Bell is raiding its vault and bringing fans along for the re-exploration.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Reneau, who was listed as the third official from the Lynx game Reeve was ejected from after storming onto the court following a late no-call that left Napheesa Collier injured, was one of three new hires the NBA announced Wednesday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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Buffaloes fans at the stadium in Boulder spilled out of their seats and onto the field after the victory, even as the public address announcer warned fans the school will possibly be fined by the Big 12 Conference for their part in the field storming.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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But what the Mets really specialized in was stealing, robbing banks, selling drugs, planting evidence, doing Mob hits and selling civil-service exams, among other rackets.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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That said, his highlight reel plays in 2025 included robbing at least four home runs.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The offense also turned in another strong performance, ambushing Scherzer for three runs out of the gate before later getting home runs from Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Narvaez to turn the game into a rout.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The entertainment giant accused Sling TV’s parent of ambushing it with the offering, allegedly without consultation, to capitalize on the starts of the college football and NFL seasons.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Assaulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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