hate crimes

Definition of hate crimesnext
plural of hate crime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate crimes
Noun
  • Dorothy’s job was to get her hands on the checkbooks of wealthy men who for family and business reasons, had difficulty reporting her crimes.
    Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The government had its own crimes to cover up.
    Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fulton County officials have forcefully pushed back, arguing the issues cited reflect routine administrative errors rather than evidence of fraud.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But his 16 errors last season were tied for seventh most in the major leagues (second among third basemen), and many came on routine plays.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.
    Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Thursday's hearing gave House investigators an opportunity to lay out their findings and make a motion for the panel of lawmakers to adopt their conclusion that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 27 ethics violations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Certain debts, such as federal tax debts or student loan debts, may carry broader powers to access funds, even those that are typically protected.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The bill also directs KSU to attempt to collect all debts over $1,000, giving them the right to intercept federal and state income tax refunds.
    Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Noem’s misdeeds are very similar, but she will be treated more mercifully.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Serial killers grab hold of the public’s attention with their horrific misdeeds and never let go.
    Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Hate crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hate%20crimes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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