as in criminal
a person who has committed a crime
juvenile offenders have their criminal records sealed when they turn 18
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Noun
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As crypto holders become increasingly savvy online, criminals start resorting to physical attacks.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025 -
With the help of a charming and ethnically diverse array of loveable colleagues, Peralta brings down criminals in entirely bingeable 22-minute chunks.—
Maris Kreizman,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Weak glutes are another culprit, since that causes the hamstrings to take on more work to extend the hips, Dr. Melvan explains.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, grills are responsible for thousands of home fires each year, and grease is often the culprit.—
JP Shaffer,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Offender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offender. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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