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

In Barisone’s telling, staff and fellow-inmates were awed by his diligence. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Jackson was particularly vocal in her criticism of the show’s shallow scripts, which featured plotlines about them going undercover as French maids, showgirls, lifeguards and, perhaps most infamously, prison inmates. — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

People who want to message with inmates must create an account. — Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

So far this year, 25 inmates have been executed, with another 13 on the calendar through December, though more are expected to be added. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Orange was reserved for inmates that posed a medium risk, while anyone in a red jumpsuit was considered dangerous and high risk. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Luna has also supported closing the jail and replacing it with a facility focused on clinical care for inmates, pointing out that about half of the people in custody have significant medical or mental health challenges. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026