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as in violated
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
was registered as a sex offender after assaulting the victim
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
was found guilty of assaulting an officer enemy forces assaulted the city
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Recent Examples of assaulted
The English wrestler gave Lee a hug in the middle of the ring, but assaulted her.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Karzoun was assaulted near a shopping area on North Eagleville Road in the early morning hours after the large party was broken up at Carriage House by Connecticut State Police and the UConn Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The 70-year-old daughter of the man who founded Budget Rent a Car was the apparent victim of a home invasion on Thursday in which she was assaulted and strangled, authorities said.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Evans also allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend with a metal object, according to investigators.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the class action lawsuit has more than 200 of Todd’s patients sign on, who say they were abused or assaulted during what were supposed to be exams.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Stockton Police Department Officers responded that day to the 10000 block of Thornton Road for a report that a person was assaulted.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The burglars assaulted the resident, who suffered minor injuries, said LAPD Officer Charles Miller.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Other allegations against Uber drivers Mensing’s case is part of a multidistrict litigation filed by passengers who say Uber drivers assaulted or harassed them.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Karzoun was assaulted near a shopping area on North Eagleville Road in the early morning hours after the large party was broken up at Carriage House by Connecticut State Police and the UConn Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The 70-year-old daughter of the man who founded Budget Rent a Car was the apparent victim of a home invasion on Thursday in which she was assaulted and strangled, authorities said.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Evans also allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend with a metal object, according to investigators.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the class action lawsuit has more than 200 of Todd’s patients sign on, who say they were abused or assaulted during what were supposed to be exams.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Stockton Police Department Officers responded that day to the 10000 block of Thornton Road for a report that a person was assaulted.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The burglars assaulted the resident, who suffered minor injuries, said LAPD Officer Charles Miller.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Other allegations against Uber drivers Mensing’s case is part of a multidistrict litigation filed by passengers who say Uber drivers assaulted or harassed them.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assaulted
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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
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The parents sued the school board and district officials in 2021, alleging that their rights to make decisions about the care and upbringing of their children were violated.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the newlyweds arrive home, they are attacked by Naz and his henchman (played by Matt Willig).—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, April 24, cattle breeder Santiago Barrero San Román was attacked by the bull at the San Marcos Festival in the remote southern Spanish town of Beas de Segura, according to El País, ABC and La Razón.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
27 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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The film subsequently triggered an investigation into the nature of the relationship between Michael and Arvizo, and, in November 2003, more than 40 police officers raided Neverland Ranch, per The Guardian.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, police raided the offices of Novaya Gazeta, the independent newspaper whose co-founder won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The mentalist was perhaps moments away from climbing inside the mind of the president on Saturday night when a 31-year-old teacher from Los Angeles stormed toward the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with two guns and fired at law enforcement.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Police said the suspect had a shotgun, a handgun and knives, and stormed the lobby, running past security barricades as Secret Service agents raced toward him.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Assaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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