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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
a local newspaper exposed the contractor's elaborate attempts to cover up his wrongdoings
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as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
the police officer was found to be completely innocent of any wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of wrongdoing
So far, Caldwell’s insurer has paid out more than $2 million to settle various claims, all of which alleged wrongdoing by the chief.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Their alleged wrongdoings went beyond the Wang Fuk Court.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Torre’s reporting prompted the NBA to look into the allegations; Leonard and Ballmer have denied wrongdoing, and the investigation is ongoing.
—Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Their alleged wrongdoings went beyond the Wang Fuk Court.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Torre’s reporting prompted the NBA to look into the allegations; Leonard and Ballmer have denied wrongdoing, and the investigation is ongoing.
—Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongdoing
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The Statesman reported last December that Boise police provided extra security to Mayor Lauren McLean after Fitzpatrick offered a minimum $10,000 reward for information that could lead to her arrest and conviction — for unidentified crimes.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Yet, a year later, only one woman has been charged with the crimes federal immigration authorities said drew them to the meatpacking plant in the first place.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Newton reportedly stole a computer, and there were allegations of academic misconduct.—
Mac Engel
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Andrew might have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and his ex-wife, Fergie, might be all over the Epstein files.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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The establishment later corrected the violation, according to a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The bill specifically authorizes financial damages, because under current law, plaintiffs can only obtain injunctions that prevent future or ongoing violations, the summary said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Carolina will need Moehrig to atone for his San Francisco sin by smashing (legally) the Saints (3-10) on the road.—
Mike Kaye
December 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Dec. 2025
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It may be considered a sin to eat at The Dock without trying the fish tacos, which are served blackened, grilled, or fried—they're then topped with pico de gallo, red cabbage, cotija cheese, baja sauce, and esquites (Mexican street corn).—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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