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Recent Examples of punishable
Capital murder, if convicted, is punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
The most common charge is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Failure to comply with the loyalty pledge is punishable by requiring researchers to repay scholarships in full, creating a powerful incentive to toe the party line.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Michael Stover, 33, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of making threats over interstate commerce, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Each of his three counts is punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Also in March, Williamson, 53, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery, a charge punishable by up to nine months in jail, plus a $10,000 fine.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new trial over a complaint by Arnould will take place in a French criminal court, which has jurisdiction over serious crimes punishable by five years or more of imprisonment if a conviction is reached.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Violating the law is punishable by felony charges and could result in up to five years in prison.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
The most common charge is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Failure to comply with the loyalty pledge is punishable by requiring researchers to repay scholarships in full, creating a powerful incentive to toe the party line.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Michael Stover, 33, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of making threats over interstate commerce, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Each of his three counts is punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Also in March, Williamson, 53, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery, a charge punishable by up to nine months in jail, plus a $10,000 fine.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The new trial over a complaint by Arnould will take place in a French criminal court, which has jurisdiction over serious crimes punishable by five years or more of imprisonment if a conviction is reached.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Violating the law is punishable by felony charges and could result in up to five years in prison.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
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But since this may be a one-time-only experience, booking a few chargeable experiences is well worth the price tag.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Demand, measured by chargeable weight, dropped 2 percent in the two-week-over-two-week timeline.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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During the Donald Trump administration, when another president was under investigation for impeachable and indictable offenses, public opinion of the Nixon pardon shifted again, with Americans perfectly polarized: 38% in favor, 38% against.—
Ken Hughes,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2024
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Peel Regional Police arrested a 54-year-old Air Canada employee and charged him with a conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and theft over $5,000.—
Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik,
Quartz,
18 Apr. 2024
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In November, jurors convicted Martinez of unlawful compensation and a related conspiracy charge.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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The world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, has ruled that there is a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza, and that Israel’s occupation and apartheid against Palestinians are unlawful.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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Britain's biggest anti-immigrant political party, Reform UK, which has topped opinion polls in recent months, has kept its distance from Robinson, who has several criminal convictions.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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At least 25 people were arrested in offenses including violent disorder, assaults and criminal damage, and the investigation continues, police said.—
BRIAN MELLEY,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This lopsided risk-reward structure encourages bold, sometimes reckless decisions.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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All of them, vehicles and passengers, were initially left stranded, victims of a reckless decision.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dean believes that to curb irresponsible operator behavior requires stronger regulations and robust enforcement, particularly around key migration crossing points.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yergan Jones, 63, president of an audiovisual company, pleaded guilty to conspiring with the Gatlin by falsifying dozens of invoices for purported fundraising events between 2019 and 2024.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The jury in the 371st District Court on Wednesday found O’Steen guilty of capital murder.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Punishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punishable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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