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Recent Examples of rapist
In another Arlington County case, a child rapist self-deported and thus escaped prosecution.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
No one wants a child rapist on the streets, but the issue is more complicated than one case, argues columnist Anita Chabria.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
British media have reported that murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, was responsible for the attack that ultimately led to Huntley's death.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
No one wants a child rapist on the streets, but the issue is more complicated than one case, argues columnist Anita Chabria.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
British media have reported that murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, was responsible for the attack that ultimately led to Huntley's death.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapist
Noun
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Without natural predators to keep the deer population in balance, the deer population first exploded.—
Mark VanderSchaaf,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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In November, a shark killed a woman and seriously wounded a man at a national park beach on Australia's east coast in a rare instance of the predator attacking two people.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Just as robbers who steal physical items usually want to unload them as quickly as possible, Redbord says cyberthieves know their time is limited.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapist. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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