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as in violating
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 attacking
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 assaulting
One rider was banned for a year on May 14, 2025 for assaulting a security officer and was banned again for a year just two days later for assaulting a CATS contractor on the Blue Line platform, records obtained by the Observer show.
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Amber Gaudet
updated February 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Investigators said detectives with the Daytona Beach Police Department later found two video clips on Melady’s cellphone allegedly showing him assaulting the woman inside the ambulance.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
But nearly two months later, federal prosecutors dropped charges of assaulting the agents that had been filed against her, and a judge dismissed them with prejudice, which prevents the government from filing them against her again.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The jury convicted Sistrunk of entering a Bridgeport home on July 22, 2024, and assaulting two adult victims in that home, according to Corradino, who noted three other people also participated in the home invasion and assault on the victims.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Bill Essayli, has taken five defendants to trial on charges of assaulting officers — and his office has lost each case.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Last year, Richardson issued a public apology to her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, after she was arrested on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense for allegedly assaulting Coleman at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in July.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Homan said there will be zero tolerance for interfering, impeding or assaulting officers.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Amber Gaudet
updated February 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Investigators said detectives with the Daytona Beach Police Department later found two video clips on Melady’s cellphone allegedly showing him assaulting the woman inside the ambulance.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
But nearly two months later, federal prosecutors dropped charges of assaulting the agents that had been filed against her, and a judge dismissed them with prejudice, which prevents the government from filing them against her again.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The jury convicted Sistrunk of entering a Bridgeport home on July 22, 2024, and assaulting two adult victims in that home, according to Corradino, who noted three other people also participated in the home invasion and assault on the victims.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Bill Essayli, has taken five defendants to trial on charges of assaulting officers — and his office has lost each case.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Last year, Richardson issued a public apology to her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, after she was arrested on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense for allegedly assaulting Coleman at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in July.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Homan said there will be zero tolerance for interfering, impeding or assaulting officers.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assaulting
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After Conley admitted to violating parole in federal court on Monday, Hall revoked his supervised release and sentenced him to 21 months in or with no supervised release to follow.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wiener is also pushing new legislation — called the No Kings Act — that would allow people in California to sue federal agents for violating their rights.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The strategy marks a shift toward attacking cartels’ financial systems as law enforcement pressure mounts on traditional drug routes.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dan Ndoye is capable of playing in a central attacking role and Morgan Gibbs-White has looked handy playing in a more advanced role.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In August that year, Singh was sentenced to 20 years in prison – two consecutive 10-year terms – for raping two of his followers in a case dating back to 1999.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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As part of a sweetheart deal his lawyers negotiated with federal prosecutors in South Florida, Epstein was able to walk free despite the fact that he was accused of raping and molested nearly three dozen girls.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin has stressed that the agency is not invading or raiding classrooms.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But is raiding your retirement for a home purchase a financially sound idea?—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is the second time in three seasons that Duke has been on the other end of a court storming gone wrong.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officials reviewed the play and determined time was left, so fans had to be cleared for Duke to get one final play before storming the court again when the clock officially hit zero.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Two men have been accused of robbing a supermarket in Bridgeport at knifepoint on Thursday before leading police on a pursuit that ended in a crash in Woodbridge.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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San Antonio Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help to identify two suspects accused of robbing a JCPenney store at Ingram Park Mall in December.—
Raul Trey Lopez,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The man accused of ambushing West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in November, killing one and severely wounding another, is set to be arraigned in court on Wednesday.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The man accused of ambushing two West Virginia National Guard members in a shooting in the nation's capital, killing one and wounding another, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Assaulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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