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as in criminality
activities that are in violation of the laws of the state
a promise by the president to step up the war against crime
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as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
anyone who commits a crime should expect to be punished for it
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Recent Examples of crime
Elkhart still paying for past misconduct Since 2006, courts have exonerated six people wrongfully convicted of crimes in Elkhart.
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Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
Violent crime overall is down in Detroit, according to city data.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Her only 'crime' seems to be coming from the 'wrong' country.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
Violent crime overall is down in Detroit, according to city data.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Her only 'crime' seems to be coming from the 'wrong' country.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crime
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Advertisement Now, the three branches of government are under Republican control, enabled and empowered by a fact-free MAGA narrative in which the rhetoric around immigration is synonymous with violent criminality.—
Jose Antonio Vargas,
Time,
4 July 2025
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Australia has denied entry to multiple individuals over the years, citing concerns over character, criminality and hate speech.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Many people with hypersexual behaviors feel intense feelings of guilt and shame, which can affect their mental health.2 Experts aren’t sure what causes hypersexuality.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Here’s an alphabetical list: Demons at Dawn is Julián Hernández’s morning-after romance, a rebuke of the walk of shame that embraces a careerist couple’s need for love.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 July 2025
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This is a group of smart, resilient and cheerfully irreverent people who definitely don’t want your pity.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Suddenly sitting atop the industry leader, John, Junior regarded Fred Smith with a combination of amusement, disdain or pity.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Whether they are regulated globally or locally, human rights violations within supplier networks will never reflect well on parent companies.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These actions, coupled with Harvard’s response, comprised a violation of the students’ civil rights under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The Lorde’s Virgin birth came on June 27, and it was born with sin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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As a result, anyone who sought treatment for a physical illness at St. Leonard’s Hospital first had to confess their sins and have their soul cleansed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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That was because Florida law did not have a felony charge for the reckless operation of a boat that resulted in serious injuries.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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He was also indicted on felony charges related to Jan. 6, but that case was dropped after Trump was elected in November.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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“Crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/crime. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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