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
The program, which is likely to run in the afternoons or evenings, and would be open anyone looking to change careers, returning veterans and ex-offenders, Awwad said.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
All colors change under different lights, but white is one of the biggest offenders due to its highly reflective quality.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
There was no match in the national DNA database for offenders, but three brothers came back as potential contributors on an October 2022 DNA hit from a blood drop on Blaylock’s bathroom sink.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Carolynn Grammas (Democratic) Grammas previously served as Deputy Chief of District Court in Anne Arundel County and has worked in the criminal justice system to advocate for victims and hold violent offenders accountable.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Many of the things people tend to put down the drain can harm the sink and the home's plumbing in general, but one of the worst offenders is oil.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The Nevada Department of Corrections did not specify why Ruggs was moved but said that offenders who commit infractions can be moved to higher levels of custody.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Some offenders already are barred, including those convicted of first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Florida prosecutes children as adults for serious crimes and sends juvenile offenders to adult prisons at higher rates than any other state.
—Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
All colors change under different lights, but white is one of the biggest offenders due to its highly reflective quality.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
There was no match in the national DNA database for offenders, but three brothers came back as potential contributors on an October 2022 DNA hit from a blood drop on Blaylock’s bathroom sink.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Carolynn Grammas (Democratic) Grammas previously served as Deputy Chief of District Court in Anne Arundel County and has worked in the criminal justice system to advocate for victims and hold violent offenders accountable.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Many of the things people tend to put down the drain can harm the sink and the home's plumbing in general, but one of the worst offenders is oil.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The Nevada Department of Corrections did not specify why Ruggs was moved but said that offenders who commit infractions can be moved to higher levels of custody.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Some offenders already are barred, including those convicted of first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Florida prosecutes children as adults for serious crimes and sends juvenile offenders to adult prisons at higher rates than any other state.
—Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenders
Noun
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An allegation last year by a provincial police commander that top officers and officials were colluding with organized criminals led Ramaphosa to announce a national investigation into police corruption.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Roman emperors, sometimes urged on by the crowd, were known to grant pardons (to criminals) and freedom (to the enslaved) after an especially noteworthy performance.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The culprits have all been caught and confessed, yet the killings remain unexplained.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Which household products are the most common culprits The list is broader than most people realize.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Offenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenders. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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