Synonyms of inmates

inmates

noun

plural of inmate

as in prisoners

a person who is kept in a prison

the reintegration of former inmates into society

Related Words

• prisoners
• captives
• internees
• convicts
• captures
• cons
• jailbirds
• parolees
• trusties
• probationers
• lifers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inmates

The buildings were originally intended as official housing for prison personnel, but investigators are examining whether they were converted into unauthorized accommodations for inmates, said Setiawan. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Arguing that decades of isolation violated Pike's constitutional rights, the lawsuit ended in a settlement with the state in 2024 that granted her more opportunities to interact with other inmates. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

In the trailer, those participating in the series — both as guards and inmates — are transported to a real prison facility to begin the experiment. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

His parents followed him to the state after his 2019 move, and Pendley’s father became a higher-up at a prison, eventually persuading Pendley to visit and meet some of the inmates. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

About half a dozen inmates were interviewed during the investigation. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Federal judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys have all chimed in, saying the transfer, which is underway, will waste taxpayer dollars, create massive backlogs and complications in court proceedings, and endanger inmates’ constitutional rights. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled that accidental drug overdoses were the causes of two jail inmates’ deaths at John Peter Smith Hospital in April and June. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Polk County has the first county jail in Iowa joining a nationwide education and life skills rehabilitation program for inmates with the goal of reducing recidivism and helping the community. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026