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
Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
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Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Defense attorneys and families warned the convictions set a dangerous precedent, noting similar antifa charges are now being filed against protesters in Minneapolis.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
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Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Virginia is set to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks, allow certain criminal convictions to be sealed and strengthen tenant protections when new laws go into effect this week.
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Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
His prior convictions include second-degree kidnapping and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to court filings.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
His New York estate was ransacked soon after, but his convictions were clear.
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Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Florida’s own history of wrongful convictions in capital cases underscores what is at stake.
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Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Defense attorneys and families warned the convictions set a dangerous precedent, noting similar antifa charges are now being filed against protesters in Minneapolis.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Virginia is set to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks, allow certain criminal convictions to be sealed and strengthen tenant protections when new laws go into effect this week.
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Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
His prior convictions include second-degree kidnapping and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to court filings.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
His New York estate was ransacked soon after, but his convictions were clear.
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Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Florida’s own history of wrongful convictions in capital cases underscores what is at stake.
—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
Noun
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They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
Noun
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
Noun
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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