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to find or pronounce guilty
an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law
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Recent Examples of convicted
Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The two activists convicted in the case, Andy Li and Chan Tsz-wah, also testified for the prosecution.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Vaughn was previously convicted of on three counts each of armed assault to murder and mayhem, and a single count of unlawful possession of ammunition in 2007.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Lai had already been convicted separately on a number of lesser charges including fraud and unlawful assembly.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The Crumbleys were each convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
According to lawyers who spoke with Rolling Stone, double jeopardy can’t officially come into play until someone has been convicted or acquitted of a crime.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
In 1920, Terence MacSwiney, the lord mayor of Cork, was convicted of sedition and then died in Brixton Prison after seventy-four days on hunger strike.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Over a year later, in October 2025, Grayson was convicted on second-degree murder charges, and in January 2026, he was sentenced to prison.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The two activists convicted in the case, Andy Li and Chan Tsz-wah, also testified for the prosecution.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Vaughn was previously convicted of on three counts each of armed assault to murder and mayhem, and a single count of unlawful possession of ammunition in 2007.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Lai had already been convicted separately on a number of lesser charges including fraud and unlawful assembly.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The Crumbleys were each convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
According to lawyers who spoke with Rolling Stone, double jeopardy can’t officially come into play until someone has been convicted or acquitted of a crime.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
In 1920, Terence MacSwiney, the lord mayor of Cork, was convicted of sedition and then died in Brixton Prison after seventy-four days on hunger strike.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Over a year later, in October 2025, Grayson was convicted on second-degree murder charges, and in January 2026, he was sentenced to prison.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convicted
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Many Western governments have also condemned Lai’s prosecution and previously called for his release.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lai's sentence condemned around the world Lai's sentencing could heighten Beijing's diplomatic tension with foreign governments, which have criticized Lai's conviction and sentencing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators have opened more than 3,800 treason investigations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with more than 1,200 individuals already found guilty and sentenced.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kenneth Heath was also charged with Sheridan's murder, but was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The conservative-leaning New York Post has also reported Wahhaj was listed as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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In another twist late Saturday night, the Canadian women's team was accused by match officials of the same double-touch violation, this time by veteran skip Rachel Homan in the first end against Switzerland.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The incident came to light after two DEA whistleblowers accused the agency of failing to address the allegations involving corruption in its Haiti operations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officials have denounced it as a bullying tactic.—
Ryan Murphy,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ortiz was punished the following year with his removal from Welch’s leadership team.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Einhorn said the stock was unfairly punished given the return of an old CEO, as well as an improving balance sheet.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Homeless assistance program, Donation drives, Job assistance programs Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Convicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convicted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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