as in criminals
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 offenders
My office will continue to work alongside law enforcement partners like the Antioch Police Department to hold armed offenders accountable and pursue justice on behalf of all those harmed.
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Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The most effective way to deter criminal behavior is increasing the perception that would-be offenders will certainly get caught and sanctioned.
—Sarah Anderson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Tens of thousands of offenders are released each year while their cases proceed in the court system, and hundreds are placed in the court’s GPS program (the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program is not accepting new participants).
—Silvana Tabares, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Violent offenders must be held accountable, and victims must know they are protected.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Co-offending refers to when two or more offenders participate in a crime.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Plant saucers and watering cans are common offenders.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbeih entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The most effective way to deter criminal behavior is increasing the perception that would-be offenders will certainly get caught and sanctioned.
—Sarah Anderson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Tens of thousands of offenders are released each year while their cases proceed in the court system, and hundreds are placed in the court’s GPS program (the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program is not accepting new participants).
—Silvana Tabares, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Violent offenders must be held accountable, and victims must know they are protected.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Co-offending refers to when two or more offenders participate in a crime.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Plant saucers and watering cans are common offenders.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbeih entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenders
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However, Connecticut Citizens Defense League President Holly Sullivan told Fox News Digital that statewide Democrats chose to go after law-abiding citizens instead of criminals by passing this piece of legislation.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Immigration policy is destroying the lives of families, not criminals.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This isn’t always easy to see, but the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management offers information on identifying tracks and animal droppings, which may be helpful for figuring out potential culprits.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Widespread software and charging problems were the culprits.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Offenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenders. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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