as in criminals
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 offenders
Those players were found guilty of tax evasion but avoided prison time thanks to a provision that allows a judge to waive sentences under two years in length for first-time offenders.
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ABC News, 18 May 2026
Now, a new dashboard shows the worst offenders.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Locations are chosen based on impaired-driving crashes, and first-time DUI offenders face average fines and penalties of $13,500.
—Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Under Oklahoma law, offenders with sentences of 10 years or less for nonviolent crimes who have already served minimums of 30 days could be considered for early release with GPS monitoring.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Flynn told Fox News Digital that police officers are frustrated with relaxed crime policies that let offenders walk free.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The Alternative Programs offers no-cash-bail alternatives to incarceration for youth and adult non-violent offenders in South Florida.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Currently, 10 Mexican states have bans or limitations in place, and impose fines or prison time for offenders.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
ABC News, 18 May 2026
Now, a new dashboard shows the worst offenders.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Locations are chosen based on impaired-driving crashes, and first-time DUI offenders face average fines and penalties of $13,500.
—Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Under Oklahoma law, offenders with sentences of 10 years or less for nonviolent crimes who have already served minimums of 30 days could be considered for early release with GPS monitoring.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Flynn told Fox News Digital that police officers are frustrated with relaxed crime policies that let offenders walk free.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The Alternative Programs offers no-cash-bail alternatives to incarceration for youth and adult non-violent offenders in South Florida.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Currently, 10 Mexican states have bans or limitations in place, and impose fines or prison time for offenders.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenders
Noun
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When unhoused people are treated as criminals, they are pushed into an identity of exclusion rather than belonging.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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That’s the job of law enforcement, who make arrests, judges who sentence criminals to pay for their crimes, and a parole board that cares about public safety.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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On one occasion, his father, Marland, went out with a saw to hunt down the culprits.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The commute home is one of the biggest culprits.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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“Offenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenders. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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