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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
He is charged with 12 felonies, including kidnapping and rape.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
At least four other people were arrested on suspicion of felonies, and 19 more people received misdemeanor citations, according to Oakland police.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Kieth McCoy, 43, is charged with over 20 felonies, and five misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Most of the teens have since had the felonies dismissed.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Leonel Catalan-Torreblanca is facing 30 charges, which include felonies that carry potential sentences of up to 50 years in prison under Indiana's old penal code, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said during a news conference Wednesday.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Of the 19, who have been collectively charged with 85 felonies and 8 misdemeanors, three sent nude photos to the undercover detectives, seven are married and three are military veterans.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
One mother even saw the driver face felonies — an unusually strong charge in the aftermath of a fatal crash.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
David Stephens, 56, was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both felonies.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
At least four other people were arrested on suspicion of felonies, and 19 more people received misdemeanor citations, according to Oakland police.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Kieth McCoy, 43, is charged with over 20 felonies, and five misdemeanors.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Most of the teens have since had the felonies dismissed.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Leonel Catalan-Torreblanca is facing 30 charges, which include felonies that carry potential sentences of up to 50 years in prison under Indiana's old penal code, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said during a news conference Wednesday.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Of the 19, who have been collectively charged with 85 felonies and 8 misdemeanors, three sent nude photos to the undercover detectives, seven are married and three are military veterans.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
One mother even saw the driver face felonies — an unusually strong charge in the aftermath of a fatal crash.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
David Stephens, 56, was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both felonies.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonies
Noun
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Due to the severity of the crimes, Grant is being charged as an adult.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Pacheco said Thursday that POST’s background checks do not include complete information about crimes in other states because of a federal law that requires agencies devote at least 50% of their time to law enforcement activities in order to access that information.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both Correia and McMurray arrested on multipe felonies, misdemeanors, and outstanding warrants.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Currently, the City Attorney’s Office manages both civil litigation and criminal prosecution of misdemeanors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Felonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonies. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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