infringing

present participle of infringe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringing
Verb
  • Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • In March, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against Kalshi for allegedly violating the state's Lawful Sports Betting Act by allowing residents to participate in sports betting under the form of trading event contracts.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
    Evan Allgood, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • The court also upheld that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship for all except in the narrowest of cases, like the children of diplomats and invading soldiers.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • He was sentenced to 16 years in prison and released on license in February 2023, but was recalled in March 2023 after breaching the conditions of his license.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • He was released on license in 2023 but recalled to prison weeks later for breaching license conditions.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Gonzalez was a little worried about impinging on Sinclaire, also a single mother, but took the offer — her only other option was to move in with her mother in New Jersey.
    Kayla Levy, Curbed, 25 June 2026
  • Likewise, Levine has said city staff has tried to discover the best way to address the important issue of residents needing cell phone service, without impinging on enjoyment of Wentworth Park.
    Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The offending video reportedly did not appear to have been shared publicly until after Keyser joined the show in episode 17 and producers were not aware of it at the time of the vetting process.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 June 2026
  • Qatari midfielder Assim Madibo was sent off for the offending tackle and appeared distraught before he was ejected.
    Mark Hodge, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • No employee can even contemplate intruding on her, much less with news like this.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • That leverage could be used to benefit Musk’s businesses, securing further contracts with the government and entrenching him deeper into the infrastructure of everyone’s lives.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
  • Remaining credible in the outdoor space also means entrenching the brand in the industry’s performance culture.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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“Infringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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