as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
held deep convictions about life after death
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Recent Examples of convictions
Others taken into custody include Mexican nationals Ricardo Gervasio-Gervasio, Pedro Navajas-Contreras, Uriel Alvarez-Meneses and Arturo Guzman, who have a number of previous convictions for crimes including possession of cocaine and driving under the influence.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
From clearing past convictions to guiding families through complex immigration processes, his focus is on protecting the future and keeping people together.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
So did apprehensions of people with charges pending but no convictions.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
However, experts Takeda and Kingston warn that those could simply reflect a strategic softening to help her electoral prospects, without any real change of convictions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
At a separate hearing last week, Combs’ defense argued a motion asking the judge to either vacate the jury’s convictions or order a new trial on the two Mann Act charges only.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
On the two convictions, Combs faced a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week Subramanian rejected Combs’ lawyers’ motion to dismiss his convictions on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Subramanian is also weighing a defense motion to have Combs' convictions tossed.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
From clearing past convictions to guiding families through complex immigration processes, his focus is on protecting the future and keeping people together.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
So did apprehensions of people with charges pending but no convictions.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
However, experts Takeda and Kingston warn that those could simply reflect a strategic softening to help her electoral prospects, without any real change of convictions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
At a separate hearing last week, Combs’ defense argued a motion asking the judge to either vacate the jury’s convictions or order a new trial on the two Mann Act charges only.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
On the two convictions, Combs faced a maximum of 20 years in prison.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week Subramanian rejected Combs’ lawyers’ motion to dismiss his convictions on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Subramanian is also weighing a defense motion to have Combs' convictions tossed.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other than that, the opinions vary.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But housing was also on the minds of the organizers.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then the manager told them something that blew their minds.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay The intimate, 39-room Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, on the banks of Hozu River, gives front-row views of Arashiyama Hills’ kaleidoscopic colors in springtime as well as in autumn.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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