Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulags
Noun
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If that debate is opened, there will be tough decisions to make in terms of what sorts of crimes qualify for cooperation with the feds from those running our state and local prisons and jails.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Some go out of state, and the rest go to a handful of Minnesota county jails that have agreements with the federal authorities.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Should the handover of violent criminals who happen to be in the country without permission happen strictly in the state prisons?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Closing prisons and letting criminals back on the street?—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The wave of prison violence is happening despite the deployment of military and police forces in several penitentiaries.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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After his conviction, Gray was sent to Angola, one of the most violent penitentiaries in the country at the time.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sasha will escape Vichy France, but her family will still die in the concentration camps.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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While the Nuremberg trials put the Nazi high command on trial, there were still many, many Germans in the SS or who worked at concentration camps who were able to return to everyday life.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These investments are typically illiquid and long-term, with multi-year lockups and limited redemption options.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When examining the evolution of armoured warfare, the tanks that truly changed modern warfare are those that delivered a decisive technological leap, influenced future tank design, and impacted battlefield outcomes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hanging pots from the railing using wire plant cages is a great way to easily grow greens and herbs.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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At times, the children were chained to their beds or put in cages for breaking house rules.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Small planters made from thicker plastics can be used to hold items like pens, sticky notes, and scissors.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fentanyl also can come in powder and vape pens.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Gulags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulags. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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