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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere
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as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions
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Recent Examples of transgressions
But now, new information has inflamed the community, saying this axing was part of some plot to get back at Bungie for its transgressions against Sony.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
This applies to both small transgressions as well as major ones.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Those types of betting activities are considered the most serious transgressions and normally carry a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Narrative bookends from the present describe in personal embodied terms the meaning of these transgressions upon her.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
That topic became an even bigger deal Thursday with starting center Myles Turner’s claim that former head coach Doc Rivers didn’t fine Bucks players for their transgressions during the 2025-26 season.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Davidson has a long list of legal transgressions spanning from the 1990s into 2024, the vast majority of which are traffic infractions.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Of particular note is Niall’s mother, Lori (Neve McIntosh), who joins her ex-girlfriend, Maura (Marianne McIvor), in defending Ruben despite his many transgressions.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
This applies to both small transgressions as well as major ones.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Those types of betting activities are considered the most serious transgressions and normally carry a permanent loss of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Narrative bookends from the present describe in personal embodied terms the meaning of these transgressions upon her.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
That topic became an even bigger deal Thursday with starting center Myles Turner’s claim that former head coach Doc Rivers didn’t fine Bucks players for their transgressions during the 2025-26 season.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Davidson has a long list of legal transgressions spanning from the 1990s into 2024, the vast majority of which are traffic infractions.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Of particular note is Niall’s mother, Lori (Neve McIntosh), who joins her ex-girlfriend, Maura (Marianne McIvor), in defending Ruben despite his many transgressions.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgressions
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Sarsour has denied committing those crimes.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The case marks the first for Hochman’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit, established to investigate financial crimes involving business tax evasion, payroll tax fraud, falsified business records and underground economy schemes.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Four groups, one from each of those religions, filed a brief urging the high court to take up the USCCB’s case, warning that keeping the lower court rulings in place could lead to infringements on religious autonomy for other religions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Do not allow the sins of the past to overwhelm, to drown the present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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At a civic association meeting Thursday, city code enforcement officers reminded residents that Fort Lauderdale has a complaint system that can suspend a short-term rental after three violations.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the lenient touch toward one of the game’s worst violations reflects a problem that’s only continuing to grow in the broader sports world.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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“Transgressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgressions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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