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a criminal act that is less serious than a felony
He was charged with committing a misdemeanor. a misdemeanor traffic violation
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Recent Examples of misdemeanors
Ronald Hamilton, 52, who is listed as homeless, is charged with burglary, and three misdemeanors.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The man from Bloomington is facing one count each of interfering with privacy and disorderly conduct — both misdemeanors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Finally, the Erie County district attorney, Mike Keane, offered to end the case if Nurul Amin pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Then, Shepard’s attorney asked the judge to reduce the charges to misdemeanors.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Seven of those arrested settled their cases prior to trial; three pleaded to misdemeanors, three agreed to pretrial diversion arrangements, and one opted for a youth diversion resolution.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The boy’s mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer of Aliso Viejo, was later arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, being an accessory after the fact and several misdemeanors, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Mejer has also been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer, both misdemeanors, and an infraction for permitting an unlicensed minor under the age of 18 to drive a motor vehicle.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The man from Bloomington is facing one count each of interfering with privacy and disorderly conduct — both misdemeanors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Finally, the Erie County district attorney, Mike Keane, offered to end the case if Nurul Amin pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Then, Shepard’s attorney asked the judge to reduce the charges to misdemeanors.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Seven of those arrested settled their cases prior to trial; three pleaded to misdemeanors, three agreed to pretrial diversion arrangements, and one opted for a youth diversion resolution.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The boy’s mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer of Aliso Viejo, was later arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, being an accessory after the fact and several misdemeanors, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Mejer has also been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer, both misdemeanors, and an infraction for permitting an unlicensed minor under the age of 18 to drive a motor vehicle.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanors
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But his eventual unraveling included accusations of misappropriated funds, his resignation, a bizarre alleged suicide-for-hire and insurance scam plot, a stint in rehab for drug addiction, dozens of financial crimes, his disbarment and, ultimately, the murder charges.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Netflix's Worst Ex Ever details Wilson's crimes and chronicles how Testasecca's involvement was critical in leading authorities to the killer.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, 24 eateries, including a local cafe, received citations for health code violations such as brown residue in the ice machine, a lack of quaternary ammonia test strips and improperly cooled food.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Commercial and industrial customers face $500 penalties for a first offense and $1,500 for additional violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misdemeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanors. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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