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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
He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of second-degree murder and other crimes, Reed said.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Soliman pleaded guilty to murder and related crimes in state court this month and was sentenced to life in prison.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The law allows noncitizens to be held without bail if they are charged with certain crimes.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Los Angeles police discovered a huge cache of fireworks inside a South Los Angeles home that prompted evacuations of nearby houses and an investigation by major crimes detectives.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Deepfake technology has exploded, leading to crimes ranging from kidnapping to business email compromise.
—Tom Kellermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Investigators from its major crimes unit believe the fire was deliberately set, police said, and one of the teenagers — a 15-year-old girl — is facing charges of arson causing damage to property and possession of incendiary material.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Soliman pleaded guilty to murder and related crimes in state court this month and was sentenced to life in prison.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The law allows noncitizens to be held without bail if they are charged with certain crimes.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Los Angeles police discovered a huge cache of fireworks inside a South Los Angeles home that prompted evacuations of nearby houses and an investigation by major crimes detectives.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Deepfake technology has exploded, leading to crimes ranging from kidnapping to business email compromise.
—Tom Kellermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Investigators from its major crimes unit believe the fire was deliberately set, police said, and one of the teenagers — a 15-year-old girl — is facing charges of arson causing damage to property and possession of incendiary material.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimes
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Like the black bamboo by my window, bent by the heavy snows, we were broken by the burden of our sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The four defendants are among seven former union members indicted in August 2024 for conspiracy to commit offenses under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as embezzlement, health care fraud, wire fraud and other felonies.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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He is charged with first- and second-degree assault, both felonies.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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In today’s reality TV climate, however, scandals, wrongdoings, and grievances—and how these stars choose to address them—have the power to reverberate much farther, thanks to social media and their various fandoms.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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This begins by identifying the circumstances that could open the door to such wrongdoings.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 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
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Darkness is indeed a good cover for crime, so better lighting can make streets safer, not just by deterring misdeeds but also by encouraging others to fill the streets with activity.—
Elizabeth Glazer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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First of all, don’t hide misdeeds and screwups, which comes naturally by not committing misdeeds and not screwing up.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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