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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
Those types of betting activities are considered the most serious transgressions and normally carry a permanent loss of eligibility.
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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
Insiders at the firm started leaking incriminating documents to the Wall Street Journal reporters Clark and Louch, who began publishing evidence of the firm’s transgressions.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Walt has zero boundaries, and he’s been compiling a list of transgressions against Greg since day one.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The court has yet to determine penalties for the transgressions, but the stock price for rival StubHub noticeably ticked up.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Insiders at the firm started leaking incriminating documents to the Wall Street Journal reporters Clark and Louch, who began publishing evidence of the firm’s transgressions.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Walt has zero boundaries, and he’s been compiling a list of transgressions against Greg since day one.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The court has yet to determine penalties for the transgressions, but the stock price for rival StubHub noticeably ticked up.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgressions
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He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of second-degree murder and other crimes, Reed said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 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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Like the black bamboo by my window, bent by the heavy snows, we were broken by the burden of our sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transgressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgressions. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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