as in condemned
to impose a judicial punishment on
the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served
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Recent Examples of sentenced
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.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Kenneth Heath was also charged with Sheridan's murder, but was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hanson was sentenced in October to more than 11 years in prison.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The move comes a day after Hong Kong sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The judge sentenced Eddie Lee White, 37, to 40 years and eight months in prison for his role in the robbery.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Kenneth Heath was also charged with Sheridan’s murder, but was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
He was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and was released on March 26, 2015.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Austin Thompson, the North Carolina teenager who killed his brother and four neighbors in a violent 2022 rampage, will be sentenced in a hearing that began Tuesday.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Kenneth Heath was also charged with Sheridan's murder, but was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hanson was sentenced in October to more than 11 years in prison.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The move comes a day after Hong Kong sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The judge sentenced Eddie Lee White, 37, to 40 years and eight months in prison for his role in the robbery.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Kenneth Heath was also charged with Sheridan’s murder, but was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
He was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and was released on March 26, 2015.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Austin Thompson, the North Carolina teenager who killed his brother and four neighbors in a violent 2022 rampage, will be sentenced in a hearing that began Tuesday.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentenced
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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But those who don’t learn from history are too often doomed to repeat it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bernthal plays doomed Sonny, who’s hoping to pay for his lover’s gender-affirming operation; his longtime pal and costar on The Bear plays volatile Sal, the loneliest guy in the world.—
Jenny Lumet,
Vanity Fair,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Sentenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentenced. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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