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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
The MPKs are failing to distinguish between nuisance crimes and a massive security breach.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
The Commerce City Police Department uses its Real Crime Center to track drones that are helping solve crimes and gather evidence.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The project began when cult psychology expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband, Tolga Katas, moved to Short Creek, Utah, to quietly infiltrate the group and document Bateman's crimes.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
That the farmworkers’ cause continues today clearly demonstrates that the quest for justice and dignity remains larger than the crimes of some men.
—Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
He is suspected of murder, conspiracy to commit crimes, possession of explosive devices in a public building and causing a structure fire.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Eight of Bateman’s wives also received sentences for the same crimes Bateman was convicted.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
When Katas and Marie discovered his abuse, the couple used a growing relationship with Bateman to try and get evidence of his crimes on camera so the police would act.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
He is not charged with any crimes in San Bernardino County, according to online court records.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
The Commerce City Police Department uses its Real Crime Center to track drones that are helping solve crimes and gather evidence.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The project began when cult psychology expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband, Tolga Katas, moved to Short Creek, Utah, to quietly infiltrate the group and document Bateman's crimes.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
That the farmworkers’ cause continues today clearly demonstrates that the quest for justice and dignity remains larger than the crimes of some men.
—Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
He is suspected of murder, conspiracy to commit crimes, possession of explosive devices in a public building and causing a structure fire.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Eight of Bateman’s wives also received sentences for the same crimes Bateman was convicted.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
When Katas and Marie discovered his abuse, the couple used a growing relationship with Bateman to try and get evidence of his crimes on camera so the police would act.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
He is not charged with any crimes in San Bernardino County, according to online court records.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimes
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Previous ceasefire attempts have had little impact, with both sides accusing each other of violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel has said its strikes are in response to that and other ceasefire violations.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Woods’ reported admission that his eyes were off the road, whether true or not, is indicative of the warped hierarchy of driving sins our society has established.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bible writes that Jesus carried the cross to Calvary, where he was crucified and died for the forgiveness of sins.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The eight people charged with felonies in connection with last year’s deadly Esparto fireworks explosion did not set out to kill their own co-workers and employees.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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In all, Teece has been charged with several felonies, including discharge of a firearm with gross negligence and resisting arrest, with a bail set at $175,000.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 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
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More recently, Tandy Hills experienced issues with ATVs being driven through the park and damaging wildflowers, sparking outrages on social media from people who demanded the city take action.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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The paper’s new driving force, according to current and former staff who spoke to Semafor, is to expose local and state fraud and the misdeeds — real and perceived — of Democratic politicians who may have had a role in it.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the laundry list of specific misdeeds is staggering.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimes. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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