as in offenders
a person who has committed a crime
car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals
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Recent Examples of criminals
Whenever there is American resolve, global criminals weaken.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
And whenever America is determined, global criminals weaken.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Essentially, the software allows criminals to dispense cash from ATMs with no bank card, customer account, or bank authorization, the FBI said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Cardinal McElroy said deporting millions of families living here for decades contradicts Catholic faith and basic human dignity, while supporting border control and deporting criminals.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Buildings slid into decay, forcing out the elderly renters, bringing in an underclass -- criminals, dope users, the poor, unemployed Mariel refugees.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
But Google's research suggests the network was heavily abused by criminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The task force aims to confiscate firearms from criminals, mentally ill individuals and suicidal individuals.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
His office is more concerned about arresting police officers than prosecuting criminals.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
And whenever America is determined, global criminals weaken.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Essentially, the software allows criminals to dispense cash from ATMs with no bank card, customer account, or bank authorization, the FBI said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Cardinal McElroy said deporting millions of families living here for decades contradicts Catholic faith and basic human dignity, while supporting border control and deporting criminals.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Buildings slid into decay, forcing out the elderly renters, bringing in an underclass -- criminals, dope users, the poor, unemployed Mariel refugees.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
But Google's research suggests the network was heavily abused by criminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The task force aims to confiscate firearms from criminals, mentally ill individuals and suicidal individuals.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
His office is more concerned about arresting police officers than prosecuting criminals.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminals
offenders
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Responding officers placed both offenders into custody.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Products that heat or continuously disperse fragrance (including traditional plug-in air fresheners) may be the worst offenders.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Criminals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminals. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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