transgressions

plural of transgression

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of transgressions These audiences have tried to make legacy media outlets pay for their pro-Trump transgressions, with some success. Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025 An act of violence so heinous as that which took Kruglov’s life marks a sharp break in that social contract unlike many, or any, other transgressions could. Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025 Consistent with the totality of circumstances approach, the memorandum states that USCIS will look for evidence of genuine rehabilitation for individuals who have transgressions. Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Usually there’s some history of misunderstandings, hurt feelings or real transgressions. Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025 The two movies do share a portrait of capitalism in extremis, in which the race to hold onto increasingly smaller pieces of a rapidly dissolving pie feeds more surreal transgressions. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025 There’s so much crime that the transgressions seldom register. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025 But his past transgressions are never far from his memory. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024 Grýla is a notorious figure in Icelandic folklore, being a towering ogre witch with many tails who punishes children for their transgressions. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgressions
Noun
  • Amidst their divorce hearings, Guobadia was detained by ICE and deported back to Nigeria, a result of a history of immigration violations, including bank and credit card fraud.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Immergut also cited violations of the 10th Amendment and other federal statutes as reasons for her ruling.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Why did Ed Gein confess his crimes?
    JR Radcliffe, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Rosenzweig worked on dozens of complex cases as a prosecutor in the economic crimes section, which focuses on healthcare fraud, money laundering and other financial schemes.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
  • By classifying data, modeling usage scenarios and anticipating infringements, AI reduces risk for legal teams while supporting stronger evidentiary narratives in litigation.
    Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.
    Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Cats' sins against humanity have been well-documented, from Rebel Wilson unzipping her fur to cockroaches with human faces.
    Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Transgressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgressions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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