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
City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
That suspect was later convicted of Brunkella’s murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison, the Tribune previously reported.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The two had information that a pair of ex-convicts, just out of the state prison at Waupun, were killing deer illegally and selling the meat.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
If convicted as charged, each defendant would face up to seven years in county jail.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
That suspect was later convicted of Brunkella’s murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison, the Tribune previously reported.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
For Prisoner, Rahim plays treacherous convict Tibor Stone, whose life is put in the hands of a young, principled prison officer Amber (Izuka Hoyle).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The two had information that a pair of ex-convicts, just out of the state prison at Waupun, were killing deer illegally and selling the meat.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convict
Verb
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With the war in Iraq raging, the 84-year-old pope, weakened by Parkinson’s disease and less than a year from his death, condemned the war in Iraq with Bush sitting right next to him.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some parents at the hearing were excited about the prospect, while others condemned the selective admissions process since Samuels has named school integration as a top priority.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another 1,200 of the fighters, known as Brigade 2506, were taken prisoner after running out of ammunition and spent about 20 months in captivity before their release was negotiated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Spiegel himself was a twin; his sister was kept with female prisoners, and due to his past as a soldier, Mengele put him in charge of the children.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was convicted on first-degree murder charges that year and sentenced to life behind bars, but was paroled in 1984 after serving 21 years.—
Ben Brachfeld,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Brady, who apologized in court for his actions, was sentenced to 12 months court supervision, $800 in court costs and fines and ordered to have no contact with La Ha, her family, home or place of employment.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cuisinart coffee grinder cons Cuisinart coffee grinders can be large, so people in small spaces may have difficulty with storage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s the tease of one, right up until the end, and the promise of the con.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2023, Trump and six alleged co-conspirators, including Eastman, were indicted for their efforts to overturn the election.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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She was initially charged with manslaughter and then that June indicted on second-degree murder and other charges.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the Vatican garnered much attention for its pavilion featuring work by Maurizio Cattelan at the Giudecca Women’s Prison, with help from inmates in the prison.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 death row inmates have been exonerated since 1973, thanks to DNA analysis and other investigative advancements.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump was forced to denounce it.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters in both cities denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lack of a clinical edge cost them dear before Ousmane Dembele punished some slack defensive work from Alexis Mac Allister with a ruthless finish 18 minutes from time.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Four firefighters filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Blanc Township on Monday, alleging that they were punished for speaking out against an attempt to fire their fire chief after the 2025 attack at the Church of Latter-day Saints.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Convict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convict. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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