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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us
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as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
plagiarism is a serious trespass of academic integrity
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as in sins
to commit an offense
I consider him to be trespassing against all of us when he trespasses against any one of us
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Recent Examples of trespasses
Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.
—Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
These seem like minor trespasses, but when no one feels comfortable telling the truth, the influence such behavior has on the 12-year-old Janna becomes concerning.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Matilda, fresh on the island, even trespasses on Beechwood and sees the wreckage herself.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Jake is revealed to be embezzling from his business and steadily engages in a series of moral, personal, and legal trespasses that are at least as bad as Vince’s.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
But others couldn’t look past his previous trespasses.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.
—Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
These seem like minor trespasses, but when no one feels comfortable telling the truth, the influence such behavior has on the 12-year-old Janna becomes concerning.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Matilda, fresh on the island, even trespasses on Beechwood and sees the wreckage herself.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Jake is revealed to be embezzling from his business and steadily engages in a series of moral, personal, and legal trespasses that are at least as bad as Vince’s.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
But others couldn’t look past his previous trespasses.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trespasses
Noun
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The MPKs are failing to distinguish between nuisance crimes and a massive security breach.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce City Police Department uses its Real Crime Center to track drones that are helping solve crimes and gather evidence.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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John DeWitt, the four-star general who oversaw the internment program, in particular, seems to be a forerunner to some of America's worst errors, paranoia, sins.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 Dec. 2025
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God’s likeness, which is our true, spiritual identity, never sins and is never punished.—
Tony Lobl,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Previous ceasefire attempts have had little impact, with both sides accusing each other of violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel has said its strikes are in response to that and other ceasefire violations.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Graham Potter wanders onto the pitch alone.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, Greg wanders across campus in his rumpled suit.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Alma set is an elevated geometric option for the person who prefers a pattern that strays from the traditional stripe or floral.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bridget Woodman, with the research group Zero Carbon Analytics, said that as the world strays farther off track from its climate goals, nuclear can look deceptively more enticing than other less risky alternatives, like renewable energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Trespasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trespasses. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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