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Recent Examples of punishable
Insurrection is one of the few crimes still punishable by death in the country.
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Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Interference with public duties is typically a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000, according to the Texas Penal Code.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Violating the law − for both the largecarnivore and wolf-dog cross acts − are misdemeanors and punishable by monetary fines and imprisonment, for instance.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Failure to heed the MAGA campaign to redistribute respect is insolence punishable by death.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Sharing unauthorized information about Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine war is punishable by up to 15 years’ imprisonment.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The bill does not mention keeping packages meant for another person delivered to your address, but federal law says keeping a package addressed to someone else is considered mail theft and is punishable by up to $250,000 in fines or up to five years in prison.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
The charge is a second-degree misdemeanor in Ohio, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Last year, Vinatier was also charged with espionage, according to the FSB — a criminal offense punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison in Russia.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Interference with public duties is typically a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000, according to the Texas Penal Code.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Violating the law − for both the largecarnivore and wolf-dog cross acts − are misdemeanors and punishable by monetary fines and imprisonment, for instance.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Failure to heed the MAGA campaign to redistribute respect is insolence punishable by death.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Sharing unauthorized information about Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine war is punishable by up to 15 years’ imprisonment.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The bill does not mention keeping packages meant for another person delivered to your address, but federal law says keeping a package addressed to someone else is considered mail theft and is punishable by up to $250,000 in fines or up to five years in prison.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
The charge is a second-degree misdemeanor in Ohio, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Last year, Vinatier was also charged with espionage, according to the FSB — a criminal offense punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison in Russia.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Adjective
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He is charged with theft over $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Chaudhary is charged with theft, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.—
Ahmad Mukhtar,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Impeachment is a serious step that should be preceded by a thorough investigation of an impeachable offense.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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None, however, elaborated on what orders were considered unlawful.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
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The California Coastal Commission has issued multiple cease-and-desist orders to Sable Offshore for allegedly conducting unlawful repair work.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Texas criminal defense attorney Javier Guzman advised that aiding and abetting charges can result in fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the conduct and whether the assistance was for profit.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The driver was cited and is expected to get a criminal complaint for endangered driving.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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
Adjective
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Yellen said using the Fed’s key overnight borrowing rate to manage the debt is irresponsible.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Find them wherever there’s Vietnamese iced coffee and irresponsible chord progressions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Punishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punishable. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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