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Recent Examples of punishable
Failure to comply with either city ordinance requiring snow to be removed from sidewalks and icy sidewalks to be made safe is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The violation of licensing requirements and conspiracy to commit violation of licensing requirements offenses are punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Producing or distributing pornography for profit is a crime punishable by prison, but filming people without their consent is not itself a criminal offense.
—New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Under the country’s criminal law, participating in or financing an extremist organization is punishable by up to 12 years in prison.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The first charge is punishable by up to 93 days in jail, a $500 fine, 360 hours of community service, and vehicle immobilization.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Under both bills, first-time offenders who perform without a license or with an expired license face a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine, one year confinement or both.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
Dillon has pleaded not guilty to three counts of bribery, each punishable by up to seven years in prison, and 15 counts of official misconduct, each punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Liz Miller, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In the Middle Ages, killings that happened in self-defense or by accident were still punishable by death.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The violation of licensing requirements and conspiracy to commit violation of licensing requirements offenses are punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Producing or distributing pornography for profit is a crime punishable by prison, but filming people without their consent is not itself a criminal offense.
—New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Under the country’s criminal law, participating in or financing an extremist organization is punishable by up to 12 years in prison.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The first charge is punishable by up to 93 days in jail, a $500 fine, 360 hours of community service, and vehicle immobilization.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Under both bills, first-time offenders who perform without a license or with an expired license face a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine, one year confinement or both.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
Dillon has pleaded not guilty to three counts of bribery, each punishable by up to seven years in prison, and 15 counts of official misconduct, each punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Liz Miller, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In the Middle Ages, killings that happened in self-defense or by accident were still punishable by death.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
Adjective
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The state statute 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,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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In December, Ramirez sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee requesting an investigation into Noem’s potentially impeachable offenses.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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Federal authorities at the time said the man was arrested on suspicion of assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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We are confronted by an administration that is contemptuous of the Bill of Rights and engaged in unlawful acts of violence against us.—
Chris Mattei,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 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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The sheriff said investigators are not ruling out foul play and noted that the circumstances were serious enough to involve the department’s criminal investigation unit.—
Bradford Betz , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The findings do not determine civil or criminal responsibility.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Later that month, a reckless driver trying to flee police hit and killed a 28-year-old man.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Oceanside City Council recently revised their e-bike ordinance to allow law enforcement to confiscate e-bikes from reckless riders.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Progressive Democrats revolted over the prospect of blessing any additional funding for immigration enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while conservative Republicans demanded unrelated policy concessions or rejected the bill outright as fiscally irresponsible.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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While Shaban and Hatixhe make a modest but solid living, with his mother Nana (Kumrije Hoxa) carefully managing the household income, Shaban’s irresponsible, work-shy younger brother Liridon (Tristan Halilaj) is in desperate need of cash.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Punishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punishable. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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