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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalized
legalized
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For instance, alcohol can legally be consumed in bars, where one often meets and even talks to other people; meanwhile many states that have legalized recreational marijuana prohibit its use where it is sold, forcing the purchaser to take an additional step in order to get high in company.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Smith pointed to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in late 2024, which found that in states where marijuana was legalized, adolescent use decreased.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Decriminalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalized. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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