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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
Noun
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The crime spree occurred from May to December 2023.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, remains the only other person charged in connection with Epstein's crimes.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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No misconduct was issued to inmates during the incident in question, and no inmate faced discipline for refusing the assignment, the agency added.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Even without independent investigative authority, the commission has spent the past few years reviewing a backlog of internal affairs cases, commissioning an outside audit of police misconduct investigations and weighing in on department policies.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Barbara Goodman, the assistant administrator, stated that Awana—the behavioral health company run through Glory to God (GTG)—received a 30-day Medicaid termination notice in May without explanation, despite never being audited or receiving a violation.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Citing violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, Williams issued a preliminary injunction ordering the closure of Alligator Alcatraz within 60 days.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Wrongdoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongdoing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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