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a breaking of a moral or legal code
anyone who commits a crime should expect to be punished for it
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Recent Examples of crimes
Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
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Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
In his post on Tuesday, the governor compared the case of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who is serving a nine-year prison sentence, to that of a former state lawmaker who was recently sentenced to probation and community service after being convicted of one of the same crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
The other is against sanctuary cities who see these crimes as secondary concerns and immigration law enforcement as an affront.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
He is now also accused of violating the terms of his pre-trial release by leaving Iowa without permission and allegedly committing new crimes, the records show.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2026
This figure does not reflect the human toll of her crimes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The man responsible for internal security in Venezuela and in charge of mining as interior minister stands accused in the United States of crimes similar to those that led to Maduro's capture.
—Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Neither Bill Clinton nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing and both deny having any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
In his post on Tuesday, the governor compared the case of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who is serving a nine-year prison sentence, to that of a former state lawmaker who was recently sentenced to probation and community service after being convicted of one of the same crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
The other is against sanctuary cities who see these crimes as secondary concerns and immigration law enforcement as an affront.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
He is now also accused of violating the terms of his pre-trial release by leaving Iowa without permission and allegedly committing new crimes, the records show.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2026
This figure does not reflect the human toll of her crimes.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The man responsible for internal security in Venezuela and in charge of mining as interior minister stands accused in the United States of crimes similar to those that led to Maduro's capture.
—Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Neither Bill Clinton nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing and both deny having any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimes
Noun
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Many of those with convictions are for minor offenses, including traffic violations.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Austin Independent School District that it could be fined $5,000 daily for alleged violations of Texas' new bathroom bill.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All of these are sins that Trump would likely understand.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anything to cover your Epstein sins.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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When right-wing accounts claimed in February that Newsom allows dogs to vote in California, Richards responded with a CBS News article reporting that a woman was charged with five felonies for registering her canine.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to Bill Clinton’s spokesperson, the former President took four international trips on Epstein’s plane for the foundation’s charity works, had one meeting with Epstein in New York, and denied any wrongdoings.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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William Johnston, an associate professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton, previously told USA TODAY that abstaining from eating meat is also a form of penance – admitting to any wrongdoings and sins while turning back to belief in God.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As has always been the case in my life, my main way of responding to political outrages is through writing and reading.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rideout’s trial, for example, teemed with outrages.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Noem’s misdeeds are very similar, but she will be treated more mercifully.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Serial killers grab hold of the public’s attention with their horrific misdeeds and never let go.—
Diane Garrett,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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