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

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

The California Supreme Court also must review executive clemency actions for inmates with more than one felony charge. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit alleges that county policy requires jail inmates to be restrained in handcuffs, waist chains and leg shackles while being transported. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

So far this year, 24 inmates have been executed, with another 13 on the calendar through December, though more are expected to be added. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

In his request for additional funding, Soptic said not funding more sheriff’s office personnel at this point could present serious safety concerns, including for inmates and deputies at the county’s jail. — Sofi Zeman august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Like all inmates awaiting execution, Duncan remained in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

The law requires local law enforcement to check the immigration status of inmates, cooperate with ICE agents and submit quarterly reports on immigrant detainees. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections made tablets available to inmates in 2018, four years before the Milwaukee County Jail. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026