as in criminals
a person who has committed a crime
juvenile offenders have their criminal records sealed when they turn 18
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Recent Examples of offenders
Independence Day celebrations come in the most challenging threat environment since 9/11, with the ongoing terror threat, a rise in political violence and continuing fears about lone-wolf offenders, according to Raia.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
There were also concerns listed in the analysis that the registry, which dates back to 1947, could include LGBTQ+ offenders from decades ago who were convicted of offenses that are no longer crimes.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Her case sparks debate on rehabilitation versus punishment for nonviolent offenders, especially given her clemency application.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In his remarks, DeSantis ticked off serious criminal offenses, including rape and murder, for about a dozen of the more than 20,000 immigration offenders held there and then deported by the federal government.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
To better understand what drives a young person to commit these crimes, CNN spent months searching for prior offenders willing to speak about their experience.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Window treatments are one of the most common offenders.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Then there’s the opportunity to reduce helicopter traffic, one of the city’s worst noise offenders.
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Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
There were also concerns listed in the analysis that the registry, which dates back to 1947, could include LGBTQ+ offenders from decades ago who were convicted of offenses that are no longer crimes.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Her case sparks debate on rehabilitation versus punishment for nonviolent offenders, especially given her clemency application.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In his remarks, DeSantis ticked off serious criminal offenses, including rape and murder, for about a dozen of the more than 20,000 immigration offenders held there and then deported by the federal government.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
To better understand what drives a young person to commit these crimes, CNN spent months searching for prior offenders willing to speak about their experience.
—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Window treatments are one of the most common offenders.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Then there’s the opportunity to reduce helicopter traffic, one of the city’s worst noise offenders.
—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenders
Noun
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Supporters will argue that criminals should not be able to hide behind wallets.
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And just like Alito, some members of my family have forgotten our history and support Trump or favor some of his immigration policies, dismissing new arrivals as criminals or lazy.
Noun
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If your yard feels more unruly than relaxing, one of these common culprits may be to blame.
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Everyone’s heartburn triggers are different, but common culprits include coffee, alcohol, chocolate, peppermint, citrus, garlic, carbonated drinks, and spicy and fatty foods, Toriz says.
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“Offenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenders. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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