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an officer of the court who represents the government in a criminal case and who tries to prove that the person accused of committing a crime is guilty
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Recent Examples of prosecutors
Choudri’s attorney told The Times that police were called to Choudri’s home by a third-party and that prosecutors did not file charges in the case.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
In August 2025, a judge concluded that Vedam had not been given a fair trial due to prosecutors’ efforts to suppress evidence.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The backlog cannot be fully addressed or resolved without additional resources to include more prosecutors, defense lawyers, court staff and judges.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
Vienna public prosecutors said in a statement that the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group by sharing propaganda material and videos via various messaging services.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Payne intentionally fired four rounds at 25-year-old Kierra Lane, killing her at her Covington home with the pair's children present, prosecutors said at trial.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, prosecutors and the police moved forward with felony charges against him.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
By the time federal prosecutors stepped in, hundreds of millions had been stolen, and taxpayers were left holding the bag.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
In August 2025, a judge concluded that Vedam had not been given a fair trial due to prosecutors’ efforts to suppress evidence.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The backlog cannot be fully addressed or resolved without additional resources to include more prosecutors, defense lawyers, court staff and judges.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
Vienna public prosecutors said in a statement that the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group by sharing propaganda material and videos via various messaging services.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Payne intentionally fired four rounds at 25-year-old Kierra Lane, killing her at her Covington home with the pair's children present, prosecutors said at trial.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, prosecutors and the police moved forward with felony charges against him.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
By the time federal prosecutors stepped in, hundreds of millions had been stolen, and taxpayers were left holding the bag.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutors
Noun
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His lawyers have contended ICE racially profiled him.—
Jim Mustian,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Local lawyers see which injuries appear often, which arguments get traction, and how area insurers approach negotiations.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thompson's attorneys announced plans to appeal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Prosecutors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutors. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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