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Recent Examples of punishable
The charge the adult break-in suspect faces, breaking and entering, is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Each of the counts is punishable by up to five years in prison in the event of a conviction.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
But the detectives thought there was evidence to support a charge for obstructing an officer—a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail—because Ryan had planted physical evidence meant to mislead them.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Illinois State Police had arrested her on two Class A misdemeanor counts of resisting a police officer – punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500 – Cook County court records show.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Killing one is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Under Georgian law, buying, transporting or selling nuclear or radioactive material is punishable by up to five years in prison and seizing a nuclear material can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Across many states, speeding 20 mph over the limit is punishable by a fine of several hundred dollars and points on your driver’s license.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Each of the counts is punishable by up to five years in prison in the event of a conviction.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
But the detectives thought there was evidence to support a charge for obstructing an officer—a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail—because Ryan had planted physical evidence meant to mislead them.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Illinois State Police had arrested her on two Class A misdemeanor counts of resisting a police officer – punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500 – Cook County court records show.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Killing one is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Under Georgian law, buying, transporting or selling nuclear or radioactive material is punishable by up to five years in prison and seizing a nuclear material can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Across many states, speeding 20 mph over the limit is punishable by a fine of several hundred dollars and points on your driver’s license.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
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The state statute, known as the felony murder rule, says defendants are chargeable if a death occurs, regardless of intent to kill, during the commission of a felony-level crime.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Dec. 2025
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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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Trump has already – and repeatedly – alleged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is, like Noriega, not the head of state of his own country and therefore indictable.—
Alan McPherson,
The Conversation,
2 Nov. 2025
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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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Troopers also seized an unregistered gun and ammunition from Cook, who is charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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But once those moratoriums ended in 2023, unlawful detainers (a type of notice that can lead to eviction) doubled from June 2022 to June 2023.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The discovery helped open the door to more recent developments such as tinkering with the genetic makeup of living things, treating disease by inserting genes into patients, identifying human remains and criminal suspects from DNA samples, and tracing family trees and ancient human ancestors.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His reckless decision to escalate the aggression and number of immigration agents is a causal factor, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into this tragic death.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cowards habitually flee what is painful, while someone who acts bravely because of excessive confidence is simply reckless.—
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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Republicans must credibly promise to rein in irresponsible spending and smartly cut waste so that Americans see tangible relief.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Reddit commenters quickly rallied around her, calling her friend’s actions irresponsible.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the award could influence Parker to plead guilty, her loss in the civil suit won’t be admissible as evidence in the criminal proceeding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The assassin is found guilty of shooting Garfield and is sentenced to death.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Punishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punishable. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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