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a serious criminal act (such as murder or rape)
The crime is considered a felony under state law. He was convicted of committing a felony.
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Recent Examples of felonies
Coleman has previously been convicted of six felonies, according to the probable cause statement, two being unlawful use of a weapon.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
But Newsom was also an enthusiastic backer of Proposition 47, passed in 2014, which reclassified shoplifting offenses under $950 from felonies to misdemeanors, and also reduced charges for lower-level drug possession.
—Bret Stephens, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Bahamon Martinez has pleaded not guilty to evading a peace officer causing death and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, both felonies.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Nine counts were related to recording children while five counts were adult victims, which are both felonies, Manhattan police said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
On Monday morning, warrants were obtained charging both parents with a combined total of 12 felonies.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Teague initially was charged with five felonies, including four counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16, court records showed.
—Alex Brizee
february 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
One of the suspects, Thomas Moss, 43, was supposed to stand trial in Judge Meyer's court on unrelated violent felonies two days after the shooting, court records show.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Court records show Rivers has previously been found guilty in Palm Beach County of felonies, including lewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an employee, lascivious exhibition and battery on a law enforcement officer.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
But Newsom was also an enthusiastic backer of Proposition 47, passed in 2014, which reclassified shoplifting offenses under $950 from felonies to misdemeanors, and also reduced charges for lower-level drug possession.
—Bret Stephens, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Bahamon Martinez has pleaded not guilty to evading a peace officer causing death and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, both felonies.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Nine counts were related to recording children while five counts were adult victims, which are both felonies, Manhattan police said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
On Monday morning, warrants were obtained charging both parents with a combined total of 12 felonies.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Teague initially was charged with five felonies, including four counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16, court records showed.
—Alex Brizee
february 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
One of the suspects, Thomas Moss, 43, was supposed to stand trial in Judge Meyer's court on unrelated violent felonies two days after the shooting, court records show.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Court records show Rivers has previously been found guilty in Palm Beach County of felonies, including lewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an employee, lascivious exhibition and battery on a law enforcement officer.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonies
Noun
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Marlin, the chief, was charged with evidence tampering and failing to report ethics crimes allegedly committed by two of his officers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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People of good will and faith pray for all victims, whether the crimes were committed by immigrants or citizens.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These seem like minor trespasses, but when no one feels comfortable telling the truth, the influence such behavior has on the 12-year-old Janna becomes concerning.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
5 Dec. 2025
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Matilda, fresh on the island, even trespasses on Beechwood and sees the wreckage herself.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Washington is already facing six felony counts, including arson, and two misdemeanors.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Gustafson’s lawyer, Ilan Funke-Bilu, argued that the charges against his client should be lowered to misdemeanors, the newspaper reported.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Felonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonies. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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