1
as in to break
to fail to keep
you've violated the company's rule against smoking within 30 feet of the building
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as in to desecrate
to treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect
the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses
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Recent Examples of violate
The Giants’ Pride Night controversy took another turn this week when the United States Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into whether Major League Baseball violated the religious rights of the three players who wrote Bible verses on their caps last Friday.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Israel and Hamas have accused each other for violating the truce and failing to uphold its terms.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Then, a day later, Iran's armed forces vowed again to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon that the Islamic Republic said violated terms of the ceasefire.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 June 2026
In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Israel and Hamas have accused each other for violating the truce and failing to uphold its terms.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Then, a day later, Iran's armed forces vowed again to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon that the Islamic Republic said violated terms of the ceasefire.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 June 2026
In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violate
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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
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During that time, our home, and the last of our things in it, could continue to be desecrated.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The mission also alleges that evidence was planted and bodies were desecrated.—
Patrick Peralta,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Johnson, 42, was accused of raping and strangling an 18-year-old woman during an attack that lasted six hours in 2024.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Federal immigration officials are urging New York authorities not to release a 59-year-old Salvadoran national accused of raping a 16-year-old girl on Long Island, warning that he should be turned over to ICE if released from local custody.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Red, White and Breach returns as scientists investigate whether legendary breaching great whites have entered American waters.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Both victims died in separate mobile homes that were destroyed about two to three miles apart, Bullard said.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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If Iran’s atomic weapons infrastructure was destroyed in this war, funneling hundreds of billions into the country can’t be used to rebuild it.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Prosecutors are moving to dismiss charges against a man in Minneapolis who was accused of assaulting federal officers.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The tickets, purchased by a staff member of the non-profit, had not yet been released, and the letter added that contravening FIFA’s trademark and policies may result in them not being released at all to the buyer.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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His edict contravenes the language of the Constitution, the high court’s own rulings, legislation passed by Congress, and the consistent practice of previous Presidents.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Language became another area of culture to defile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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And earlier this month, Russia prompted outrage by installing an exhibit that some commentators said defiled the Katyn Memorial, the site of the mass execution of Polish POWs by the Soviets in 1940.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Violate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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