as in to condemn
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 convict
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
However, doubts were raised at the trial over the brutality of the crime and lies Molly Martens had told about other aspects of their relationship, and in 2017, the pair were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to decades in prison.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 May 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Vladimir Putin has relied on mercenary and convict soldiers, combined with lavish bonuses for poor Russians who volunteer to try their luck against killer Ukrainian robots on the steppe.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Indictments do not prove guilt, and Brown has not been convicted of any crime related to the charges announced Thursday.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
However, doubts were raised at the trial over the brutality of the crime and lies Molly Martens had told about other aspects of their relationship, and in 2017, the pair were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to decades in prison.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 May 2025
Noun
The comedy follows a young convict (Efron) fresh out of prison who takes a reality TV courtroom hostage blaming the megalomaniac judge (Ferrell) for a past ruling that the convict feels ruined his life.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Vladimir Putin has relied on mercenary and convict soldiers, combined with lavish bonuses for poor Russians who volunteer to try their luck against killer Ukrainian robots on the steppe.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convict
Verb
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In discussing the Afrikaners, Trump will encourage Ramaphosa's government to condemn what the White House official described as incendiary rhetoric against them by politicians.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Consider: The United States voted with Russia and North Korea in February concerning a UN Resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The negotiations resulted in an agreement for a large prisoner swap but not a cease-fire.—
Liubov Sholudko,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The Vatican has continued to seek to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken by Russia and the Holy See has been able to mediate some prisoner exchanges.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 May 2025
Verb
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People convicted of the charge are usually sentenced following federal guidelines that most often result in a lesser punishment, however.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
20 May 2025
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On April 11, Sanchez was sentenced to 51 months in prison, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Analyze and compare training options To evaluate the pros and cons of each training program, this four-step checklist includes a useful rubric.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Read our full test and review of more than a dozen stainless steel skillets The best sauté pan: The All-Clad D3 3-quart sauté pan All-Clad D3 3 Quart Sauté Pan $180 $150 Amazon Pros & cons Specs Next verse, same as the first.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
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In 2023, a grand jury indicted Gutierrez-Reed on a felony charge of bringing a firearm into a New Mexico bar on Oct. 1, 2021.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Trump was indicted in two federal cases between his two president terms before won back the office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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According to a prison menu obtained by PEOPLE, Combs and the other inmates at MDC will eat a normal, rotating Monday meal, which will consist of fruit, cereal, skim milk and a breakfast cake to start their day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The inmates escaped in the early morning hours of May 16.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The United States halted a punishing bombing campaign against the Houthis this month, saying the rebels had pledged to stop attacking ships.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The penalty is a mere $200 fine, and members have not been punished for said violations.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Two other people connected to the case have been accused of money laundering and corruption.—
Llazar Semini,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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At least 12 other people are accused of helping the inmates in some way, including another inmate at the same facility.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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“Convict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convict. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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