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
Creuzot, a former state district judge and pioneer of diversion programs that steer low-level offenders from prison into rehabilitation programs, ran on his record.
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Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The offenders forcefully entered the home, in the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue, after one of them posed as a food delivery worker to gain access to the home, Winnetka police said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The penalty for second-time offenders is a full-season suspension, meaning Profar won’t get any of his $15 million salary in 2026.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While many online retailers and marketplaces have taken steps to address the marketing of counterfeits, others still haven’t put the requisite measures in place—like notice and takedown procedures, identity verification and policies to punish offenders—that would curb the behavior.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The facility will provide 32 beds for teenage boys who are in the adult system or who are considered serious juvenile offenders.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Responding officers placed both offenders into custody.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Atlanta’s Center for Diversion and Services is designed to keep low-level offenders struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues out of the controversial Fulton County Jail, where overpopulation and inhumane conditions have attracted national criticism.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
But, three years later, Governor George Pataki ended work release for violent offenders, and Walker was sent back inside.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The offenders forcefully entered the home, in the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue, after one of them posed as a food delivery worker to gain access to the home, Winnetka police said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The penalty for second-time offenders is a full-season suspension, meaning Profar won’t get any of his $15 million salary in 2026.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While many online retailers and marketplaces have taken steps to address the marketing of counterfeits, others still haven’t put the requisite measures in place—like notice and takedown procedures, identity verification and policies to punish offenders—that would curb the behavior.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The facility will provide 32 beds for teenage boys who are in the adult system or who are considered serious juvenile offenders.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Responding officers placed both offenders into custody.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Atlanta’s Center for Diversion and Services is designed to keep low-level offenders struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues out of the controversial Fulton County Jail, where overpopulation and inhumane conditions have attracted national criticism.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
But, three years later, Governor George Pataki ended work release for violent offenders, and Walker was sent back inside.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenders
Noun
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Whatley said those policies threaten law enforcement officers and public safety, arguing that criminals belong behind bars and pledging to continue backing law enforcement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decisive action of the Mexican government is positive for families on both sides of the border who suffer the devastating consequences of the activities of these transnational criminals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Incorrectly cleaning your appliances and cookware or blunt forces from heavier objects are other culprits behind the visible scratches.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some of the tunnels are so elaborate that the culprits have even installed electricity and lighting.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Offenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenders. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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