as in criminal
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 offender
Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
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Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Per the alert, surveillance footage showed that in each of the incidents, one offender gained access by breaking into several vehicle windows and then proceeding to remove valuable items inside the cars.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbeih entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Pearce is a first-time offender with no history of violence, Griffith added.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Under their bill, offenders who kill more than one person, a child under 12, or a first responder, due to extreme indifference, would still face life without parole.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The baseline suspension for first-time domestic violence offenders?
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The administration, Kratsios wrote, will work with American AI companies to identify such activities, build defenses and find ways to punish offenders.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Two Southern California cities were reportedly the nation’s worst offenders for ozone pollution and year-round particle pollution, the report showed.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Per the alert, surveillance footage showed that in each of the incidents, one offender gained access by breaking into several vehicle windows and then proceeding to remove valuable items inside the cars.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Court records show Abugharbeih entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Pearce is a first-time offender with no history of violence, Griffith added.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Under their bill, offenders who kill more than one person, a child under 12, or a first responder, due to extreme indifference, would still face life without parole.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The baseline suspension for first-time domestic violence offenders?
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The administration, Kratsios wrote, will work with American AI companies to identify such activities, build defenses and find ways to punish offenders.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Two Southern California cities were reportedly the nation’s worst offenders for ozone pollution and year-round particle pollution, the report showed.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offender
Noun
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Many of the toughest criminals taken into ICE custody were already in prison, but many others who were arrested have no criminal history.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Adding teeth whitening toothpaste to your daily brushing routine is an excellent way to address discoloration caused by popular culprits such as coffee, wine and smoking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Offender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offender. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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