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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The Kelleys could potentially face life in prison without parole if convicted, DOJ said in the statement.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Her various occupations, paid and unpaid, included teaching convicts at an area penitentiary and substitute-teaching in junior high.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Man convicted in Planet Fitness killing no longer has to pay $5K
The Indiana Appeals Court said Thursday that a man convicted in a brutal killing at a Planet Fitness in Valparaiso no longer has to repay $5,000 to a Victim’s Assistance Unit fund.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The Kelleys could potentially face life in prison without parole if convicted, DOJ said in the statement.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital that the case is under review, and that generally, any first-degree murder convict is subject to the death penalty.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Her various occupations, paid and unpaid, included teaching convicts at an area penitentiary and substitute-teaching in junior high.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convict
Verb
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Both Israel and the US have condemned moves to recognize a Palestinian state.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Attorney Lauren Cerri of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard, representing the plaintiff, condemned school administration for ignoring prior complaints made by yard duty supervisors years earlier that Wilson was spending time in his classroom alone with female students during lunch recesses.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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As the blaze continued its advance on Saturday, all 179 prisoners were evacuated from Rifle Correctional Center in Garfield County, state authorities said.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Julia swears that she can’t be held as a prisoner, but Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), also known as Simon Fraser, quickly puts this feisty woman in her place.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Shane Williams, 48, was sentenced Aug. 11 after being convicted by a jury of two counts of child molestation, child solicitation, and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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For his heinous actions, Windom was sentenced to death.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trays of arroz con gandules, or yellow rice with pigeon peas, prepared by El Borinquen Food Truck lined a buffet table alongside shredded roast pork shoulder and Puerto Rican-style macaroni salad tossed in creamy mayonnaise and finely diced peppers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The extensive report, which estimates weekday ridership will top 29,000 by 2045, describes a variety of pros, cons and other considerations for the current plan.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Cantrell, now the first sitting mayor to be indicted in the city’s history, has been charged with conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, according to the indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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The woman who was arrested in May after a fatal jet-ski crash at Grapevine Lake has been indicted on a manslaughter charge, attorneys for the victim’s family said Friday.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The searches of female inmates entering the county jail are done by female deputies and recorded on their body cameras to ensure the new inmates are not hiding contraband like drugs on their bodies.—
Colleen Slevin,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most inmates from Stillwater have been transferred to Oak Park Heights — the closest facility — with 84 moved there.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Driven by spikes in incidents, especially since the pandemic, lawmakers are now playing catch up and introducing specific laws for abuse of workers to punish offenders.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In response, Mexico has passed legislation punishing unauthorized use of Indigenous cultural expressions with hefty fines and prison sentences.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While that case is still pending, Gables filed a federal lawsuit earlier this week accusing Rhymes of assault and other workplace abuses.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Absent at Fancy Farm was Sen. Rand Paul, who McConnell accused of not supporting Kentucky farmers during an Aug. 1 speech on the Senate floor.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Convict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convict. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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