Synonyms of sentences

sentences 1 of 2

noun

plural of sentence

as in rulings

a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard

he received a light sentence because it was his first offense and he was an otherwise upstanding citizen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rulings
• findings
• verdicts
• decisions
• judgments
• opinions
• holdings
• declarations
• injunctions
• pronouncements
• punishments
• dooms
• penalties
• decrees
• awards
• conclusions
• resolutions
• edicts
• orders
• determinations
• inquests
• dicta
• authorities
• disciplines
• arbitraments
• deliverances

sentences

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sentence

as in condemns

to impose a judicial punishment on

the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemns
• punishes
• dooms
• judges
• damns
• disciplines
• rules
• decrees
• adjudges
• penalizes
• censures
• finds
• corrects
• opines
• chastises
• resolves
• chastens
• concludes
• determines
• castigates
• decides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardons
• reprieves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sentences

Noun

At times the book reads like a bold linguistic experiment, an attempt to discover the absolute minimum level of evocation that can be achieved by what are technically grammatical English sentences. — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

One of the marvels of this novel is how effortlessly such sentences land, despite being honed to perfection. — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Many of those prosecuted cooperated with US authorities in exchange for reduced sentences, which aided in the trial against El Chapo, who was also sentenced to life in prison in 2019. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

During a long interview five years ago, not long after his parole to the nursing home, Smith had no interest in record prison sentences. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Jail staff have seen those pre-conviction sentences stretch longer following the passage of Iryna’s Law, which went into effect in December. — Amber Gaudet july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

In his first post-decision press conference as chairman, Warsh allocated 5% of sentences to policy-relevant topics, according to UBS. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 July 2026

He was sentenced to 20 years in prison on the murder charge and three years on the armed criminal action charge, with the sentences to run consecutively for a total term of 23 years. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Stand up straight, speak in full sentences, and let the simple truth be enough. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Verb

The founder's name anchors sentences about the company's achievements. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

On March 30, a Paris court convicts Le Pen and other National Rally officials of misusing European Parliament funds, sentences her to prison and bars her from seeking public office for five years with immediate effect. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

A student can ask what claim the file appears to make, where the evidence is thin, which sentences sound inflated, and which lines could have been written by almost any strong applicant. — Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Charming sentences to find in a book by the sitting vice president of the United States! — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

The case now goes to a hearing scheduled for June 1, where his attorneys will be allowed to argue his life be spared before Munyon formally sentences him. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026

Her sentences themselves have a cartilaginous magic. — Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026

Despite the wholesale change in how California sentences juvenile offenders, outrage over the crime has not faded. — Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

Given that, Ake sentences her to a rehabilitation camp and separates her from her young son, Caleb. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026