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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Recent Examples of offender
Anyone can see how many cases are filed, how much attorneys collect, and who the worst offenders are.
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Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Punish the worst offenders by requiring them to apologize, publicly, for missing the mark.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The offenders then fled the scene.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The worst offender is the federal government, which, in theory at least, is an extension of the people.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
These agencies work to ensure consistent and centralized coordination of federal prisons and offenders.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
And, human hair was by far the worst offender.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Strengthening public-education campaigns in high-risk areas is critical, as many drivers — especially first-time offenders — may underestimate the probability of impaired driving and the deadly consequences of their actions.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Mistakes that leave streaks behind Washing in direct sunlight ranks as the top offender.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Punish the worst offenders by requiring them to apologize, publicly, for missing the mark.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The offenders then fled the scene.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The worst offender is the federal government, which, in theory at least, is an extension of the people.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
These agencies work to ensure consistent and centralized coordination of federal prisons and offenders.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
And, human hair was by far the worst offender.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Strengthening public-education campaigns in high-risk areas is critical, as many drivers — especially first-time offenders — may underestimate the probability of impaired driving and the deadly consequences of their actions.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Mistakes that leave streaks behind Washing in direct sunlight ranks as the top offender.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offender
Noun
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The scheme is designed to identify suspected criminals, combat identity fraud, and to police the EU's limit on 90-day stays within a 180-day period, according to the European Commission.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rex Heuermann, the man known as the Gilgo Beach killer, admitted to killing eight women over a span of decades, and the FBI is now looking into what motivated the 62-year-old to carry out his crimes to help capture other criminals in the future.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, scientists discovered the culprit was a pressure problem buried within the shield itself.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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For comets, sublimation of ices – when solid ice turns directly into gas, skipping the liquid phase – is the primary culprit.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Offender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offender. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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