1
as in broke
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 destroyed
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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as in raped
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
criminal statutes delineating acts that constitute violating another person
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Recent Examples of violated
Although these driverless taxis were susceptible to citations from local law enforcement, laxity in autonomous vehicle regulations left California law enforcement puzzled about how to address vehicles that violated the state's road laws.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The trial marks the second phase of New Mexico’s lawsuit after a jury in March found Meta violated the state’s consumer protection law by misrepresenting the safety of Facebook and Instagram for young users and ordered the company to pay $375 million in damages.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 May 2026
State Farm violated the law hundreds of times in a sampling of 220 cases, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said.
—CNN Money, 4 May 2026
In her lawsuit, Lively said that during filming, Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, violated physical boundaries while filming a love scene, and pushed for nudity — against Lively’s wishes — during a scene in which her character was giving birth.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The firm has denied mistreating animals, but a special prosecutor determined that Ridglan Farms was performing eye procedures that violated state veterinary standards.
—David Fischer, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The Post says the seizure violated the First Amendment.
—Jennifer Peltz, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The jury ruled that Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s unfair practices act and owed $375 million.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The move follows arguments from Maduro’s defense team, led by attorney Barry Pollack, that restrictions on payments violated the Sixth Amendment right to counsel by preventing him from choosing his legal representation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The trial marks the second phase of New Mexico’s lawsuit after a jury in March found Meta violated the state’s consumer protection law by misrepresenting the safety of Facebook and Instagram for young users and ordered the company to pay $375 million in damages.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 May 2026
State Farm violated the law hundreds of times in a sampling of 220 cases, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said.
—CNN Money, 4 May 2026
In her lawsuit, Lively said that during filming, Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, violated physical boundaries while filming a love scene, and pushed for nudity — against Lively’s wishes — during a scene in which her character was giving birth.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The firm has denied mistreating animals, but a special prosecutor determined that Ridglan Farms was performing eye procedures that violated state veterinary standards.
—David Fischer, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The Post says the seizure violated the First Amendment.
—Jennifer Peltz, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The jury ruled that Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s unfair practices act and owed $375 million.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The move follows arguments from Maduro’s defense team, led by attorney Barry Pollack, that restrictions on payments violated the Sixth Amendment right to counsel by preventing him from choosing his legal representation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violated
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Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas broke the scoreless tie with a two-run single in the sixth inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Martinez’s goal in the 56th minute broke a 2-2 tie after Orlando had battled back from a 2-0 deficit.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Covington Police Department determined that Sharp was raped and murdered, but officials were unable to make arrests due to a lack of public cooperation and limited physical evidence, making the case go cold for decades until now.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Investigators determined she’d been raped and murdered.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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It’s been another big week for hacks, as the ShinyHunters ransomware group breached video platform Vimeo and home security company ADT.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The brazen escape unfolded early the morning of May 16, 2025, when the inmates breached a wall in a jail cell after ripping away a toilet-sink unit.—
Greg Hilburn,
USA Today,
30 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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More synagogues in Canada in the past 28 months have been desecrated, burned, shot at, or threatened with bombings than in any other country.—
Jesse Brown,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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Idaho murder suspect accepts plea deal Watchdog/Investigative Report Rose Evans, first place, Mom says her 3-year-old was assaulted at a gym.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Rockwall police have arrested two people – including a Rowlett police officer – after a woman reported she was assaulted at a business last month, authorities said.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The Kremlin denied Russia's tests of the Burevestnik missile at a nuclear facility contravened nuclear weapons testing regulations.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Villa contravened these restrictions last season, time and time again.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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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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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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“Violated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violated. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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