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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
Other proposals include the impoundment of vehicles that have been caught repeatedly violating the law.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
On April 16, GOP state Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Houston officials for approving sanctuary policies that violated SB 4.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Some of these actions violate the College’s Student Code of Conduct and content and viewpoint-neutral Time, Place, and Manner policies, which are in place to ensure the well-being of the entire campus community.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The rights group warns that the move violates freedom of association and represents a direct assault on Tunisia’s democratic gains, vowing to challenge the decision in court.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
On April 16, GOP state Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Houston officials for approving sanctuary policies that violated SB 4.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Some of these actions violate the College’s Student Code of Conduct and content and viewpoint-neutral Time, Place, and Manner policies, which are in place to ensure the well-being of the entire campus community.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violate
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The film broke records for the best box office performance for a biopic in North America in its opening weekend and made $314 million worldwide in its first weekend in theaters.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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For travelers looking to break a sweat, there is a gym with two Pelotons, a handful of treadmills, and weights—plus a small outdoor space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Defendants found responsible for desecrating burial sites can face fines of $10,000 per offense.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Javien Wright, the man whose grave was desecrated, was, with a gun by his side, shot to death outside a house in the 1500 block of East Mulkey Street in February 2020.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nearly a month later, not far from Hot Skates and near the Long Island Rail Road tracks, Theresa's body was discovered, beaten, raped and strangled, buried under a pile of leaves and wooden shipping pallets.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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She had been raped and strangled.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, at least 26 of shadow fleet vessels have breached the US blockade line as of Monday, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a maritime intelligence firm.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Fox River breached the shoreline along the Fox River Trail between South Island and Mill Street, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the Dark Sky movement is growing as more people become aware of the issue and learn about simple and cost-effective ways that can be embraced to reverse the course of destroying our night skies.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Radioactive clouds spread, causing panic as far away as Germany and Britain; millions of litres of milk were dumped; livestock was destroyed or banned from sale.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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Karzoun was assaulted near a shopping area on North Eagleville Road in the early morning hours after the large party was broken up at Carriage House by Connecticut State Police and the UConn Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Allen is facing federal charges including assaulting a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, with additional charges possible.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 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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Ukraine's skeleton racer and flag bearer Vladyslav Heraskevych was seen wearing his helmet honoring athletes from his country who were killed during the war with Russia in training this afternoon, despite the IOC saying earlier that the helmet contravenes the Olympic Charter guidelines.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Among the false claims Energy Transfer alleged Greenpeace had spread was that the energy company defiled Native American cultural boundaries.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Militia members had ransacked and defiled the house.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Violate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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