parolees

Definition of paroleesnext
plural of parolee

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parolees
Noun
  • Jelly Roll, who himself spent time in a Nashville juvenile detention center as a youth before becoming an arena-headlining artist and multi-award winner, regularly visits jails and detention centers, speaking with inmates and delivering a message of hope and encouragement.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
  • His long-standing practice of leading Christmas Day services at Cook County Jail, angrily imploring inmates at times to make better choices and to take control of their lives.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Reports from former prisoners and rights organizations describe overcrowding, poor sanitation, extortion and abuse inside its cells.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded with a more aggressive stance toward drug cartels than her predecessor, that has included sending dozens of drug trafficking prisoners to the United States for prosecution.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Parolees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parolees. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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