as in condemning
to impose a judicial punishment on
the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served
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Recent Examples of sentencing
The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Farber has held off on sentencing Weinstein until the remaining count is resolved.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
In the sports betting case, sentencing guidelines call for a punishment of 21 to 27 months in prison.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Law & Crime, sentencing in the case is scheduled for June 30.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Before sentencing in that case, numerous victims read out harrowing impact statements.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Konig will be held at the O’ahu Community Correctional Center until sentencing.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The 53-year-old grandmother faces sentencing in May and a possible jail term.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
During deliberations, the jury asked to review the lyrics twice — including just hours before sentencing Broadnax to die.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Farber has held off on sentencing Weinstein until the remaining count is resolved.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
In the sports betting case, sentencing guidelines call for a punishment of 21 to 27 months in prison.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Law & Crime, sentencing in the case is scheduled for June 30.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Before sentencing in that case, numerous victims read out harrowing impact statements.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Konig will be held at the O’ahu Community Correctional Center until sentencing.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The 53-year-old grandmother faces sentencing in May and a possible jail term.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
During deliberations, the jury asked to review the lyrics twice — including just hours before sentencing Broadnax to die.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentencing
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More than 2,100 artists including Brian Eno, Massive Attack and Peter Gabriel signed an open letter condemning Israel’s participation, while a separate open letter signed by over 1,000 figures, including Helen Mirren, Amy Schumer and Scooter Braun, supported Israel’s participation in the contest.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Shame on any educational institution that censors speech condemning it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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That administration established political control over key judicial institutions by stacking higher courts with friendly judges and punishing its critics with disciplinary action or assignments to faraway locations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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However, beneath the surface, Cramer said the market has become increasingly bifurcated, with investors piling into a narrow group of artificial intelligence winners while severely punishing companies that disappoint or simply fail to impress.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sentencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentencing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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