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as in offences
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
Those who dismissed intersectionality saw such policies as little more than allowing the disadvantaged to commit crimes without consequences to make up for past inequities, afflicting crime victims from the same disadvantaged communities.
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Released in September 2025, Blood & Myth follows the Iñupiaq man and respected actor Teddy Kyle Smith, who became a fugitive following a string of violent crimes in the remote town of Kiana, Alaska.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, dozens of Epstein survivors took their fight to Capitol Hill, calling for the release of all records and evidence involving Epstein’s crimes.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
She was ordered not to drive or commit any new crimes under conditions of her $50,000 signature bond signed in February.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The judge's court order also confirms Chalaka Young as the witness who confessed to the crimes, according to documents obtained by ABC News.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
The attorney announced earlier this year that the department had expanded the incentives for whistleblowers who reported a slew of crimes, including customs fraud and tariff evasion.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
FilmRise has inked deals for two true crime series that will explore the psychological elements driving fatal crimes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
And violent crimes are down dramatically from their peak three decades ago.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Released in September 2025, Blood & Myth follows the Iñupiaq man and respected actor Teddy Kyle Smith, who became a fugitive following a string of violent crimes in the remote town of Kiana, Alaska.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, dozens of Epstein survivors took their fight to Capitol Hill, calling for the release of all records and evidence involving Epstein’s crimes.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
She was ordered not to drive or commit any new crimes under conditions of her $50,000 signature bond signed in February.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The judge's court order also confirms Chalaka Young as the witness who confessed to the crimes, according to documents obtained by ABC News.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
The attorney announced earlier this year that the department had expanded the incentives for whistleblowers who reported a slew of crimes, including customs fraud and tariff evasion.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
FilmRise has inked deals for two true crime series that will explore the psychological elements driving fatal crimes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
And violent crimes are down dramatically from their peak three decades ago.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimes
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After Knull’s fall, Hela is imprisoned in the An'Hay-Zhidi, where Dizang—Devil of the Eighth City—dares her to atone for her sins.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Christian lore, the sycamore also symbolizes repentance, humility, and forgiveness of one’s sins, evoked by the story of the tax collector Zacchaeus, who climbed one to see Jesus.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bills, named for the global pop star — and the frantic rush to get tickets for her shows around the country — strengthen penalties for using bots to buy tickets in bulk and give the state attorney general the ability to investigate potential violations of the law.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like Prairie Village, Leawood focuses on education and safety before writing violations if an officer stops an e-bike or e-scooter operator.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her past convictions were not for felonies, Minnesota court records show.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The suspect was booked into jail on suspicion of two felonies — making criminal threats and possessing a large-capacity magazine.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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