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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
a child old enough to know that lying is a sin
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as in evils
that which is morally unacceptable
a minister who worries that modern society has abandoned the concept of sin
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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
my besetting sin is impatience—I hate to wait for anything
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as in trespasses
to commit an offense
bless me, Father, for I have sinned
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Recent Examples of sins
JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
As the sins of the past come to the surface, the film only accelerates, providing high entertainment and thematic resonance all at once.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
In an era of 51st-state tensions, there’s something psychically fitting about Canada, America’s top hat, being used to reenact so many of America’s sins.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
This generalized recognition of our nation’s foundational sins is certainly welcome, it’s just not geared toward a particular point.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
And my mom used to say, your sins will find you out.
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
That is, until Carol is sucked off to the pearly white gates above instead, having redeemed herself enough in death to make up for her sins in life.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Death in the Family does not tap into our empathy for them so much as our own sense of aggrievement at having to exist in a world where people like the Murdaughs can skate by without consequences for even the worst of their sins.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
In 1998, audiences might have experienced Ragtime as a parable of past sins long overcome.
—Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
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Figures such as Tutivillus, dedicated to catching and collecting the sins of holy men, appear from the very early days of Christianity.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
As the sins of the past come to the surface, the film only accelerates, providing high entertainment and thematic resonance all at once.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
In an era of 51st-state tensions, there’s something psychically fitting about Canada, America’s top hat, being used to reenact so many of America’s sins.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
This generalized recognition of our nation’s foundational sins is certainly welcome, it’s just not geared toward a particular point.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
And my mom used to say, your sins will find you out.
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
That is, until Carol is sucked off to the pearly white gates above instead, having redeemed herself enough in death to make up for her sins in life.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Death in the Family does not tap into our empathy for them so much as our own sense of aggrievement at having to exist in a world where people like the Murdaughs can skate by without consequences for even the worst of their sins.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
In 1998, audiences might have experienced Ragtime as a parable of past sins long overcome.
—Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sins
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Van Horn’s case is among a series of incidents The Star has reported on in recent months in which fire department employees charged with crimes — including assaults, a felony drug case and multiple DWIs — have stayed on the job.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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One of several people previously tied to the disappearance and death of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan has been charged with several crimes, including murder.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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If Redania doesn’t rise to oppose the evils plaguing the Continent, who will?—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The story sees the vengeful spirit La Llorona returning, forcing a fractured family to confront their past and join forces with their estranged curandero grandfather to battle ancient evils, before the Weeping Woman claims their children forever.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider responded to the narrative and shed some more light on the overall strengths and weaknesses of both powerhouses.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Together, Hoka and Ugg account for the vast majority of Deckers’ revenue and have been critical in offsetting weaknesses in other categories.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Racing co-owner Michael Jordan to sue NASCAR in federal court, alleging antitrust violations.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In recent years there has been some effort by some Western academic institutions to right the wrongs of the past and return ancient ancestral remains and artifacts to their rightful tribal nations.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tamra, whom Shannon has refused to forgive for past wrongs, goes under the table to help right as Shannon starts to slide out her seat in the banquette under the table.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is due to inevitable issues relating to mechanical faults, maintenance fatigue, and, of course, human error.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Venus and Chiron clash, an attempt to connect with a new acquaintance falls flat.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Sins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sins. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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