as in offenders
a person who has committed a crime
car thieves, pickpockets, burglars, and other criminals
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Recent Examples of criminals
Lamont and other Democrats said the raises were well deserved because the state needs to recruit workers for difficult jobs that include prison guards dealing with dangerous criminals and social workers dealing with troubled families in the state Department of Children and Families.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
And too often, these criminals stay one step ahead of law enforcement.
—Chris Spear, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The police were patient, monitoring major criminals planning huge drug shipments and murders in real time.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The story takes gamers back to the world of San Andreas, where high-level crime and low-level criminals work together and fight each other to fulfill the American dream.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Nonetheless, the department will continue to fight against the criminals who target Medicaid programs.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Through the eyes of a diverse cast, including hard-nosed law enforcement officers, controversial politicians, influential entrepreneurs, and notorious criminals, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a city grappling with growth, crime, and political intrigue.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
In the furthest part of space lies Dante 01, a detention facility that houses criminals who have committed the most shocking crimes imaginable.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
That is exactly what criminals are counting on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
And too often, these criminals stay one step ahead of law enforcement.
—Chris Spear, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The police were patient, monitoring major criminals planning huge drug shipments and murders in real time.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The story takes gamers back to the world of San Andreas, where high-level crime and low-level criminals work together and fight each other to fulfill the American dream.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Nonetheless, the department will continue to fight against the criminals who target Medicaid programs.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Through the eyes of a diverse cast, including hard-nosed law enforcement officers, controversial politicians, influential entrepreneurs, and notorious criminals, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a city grappling with growth, crime, and political intrigue.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
In the furthest part of space lies Dante 01, a detention facility that houses criminals who have committed the most shocking crimes imaginable.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
That is exactly what criminals are counting on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminals
offenders
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Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Court records show Abugharbeih entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Criminals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminals. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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