1
as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us
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2
as in infringement
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
plagiarism is a serious trespass of academic integrity
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as in to wander
to commit an offense
I consider him to be trespassing against all of us when he trespasses against any one of us
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Recent Examples of trespass
Chris Spargo, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
When an intrusion onto commercial property would be a trespass for a member of the public, law enforcement officers cannot enter the property without the owner’s consent, a warrant, or certain special circumstances.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
More than 1,230 people have been charged with federal crimes in the riot, ranging from misdemeanor offenses like trespassing to felonies like assaulting police officers and seditious conspiracy.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
He has previously been convicted of offenses including burglary, criminal trespass, evading arrest, possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a criminal instrument.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
When an intrusion onto commercial property would be a trespass for a member of the public, law enforcement officers cannot enter the property without the owner’s consent, a warrant, or certain special circumstances.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Wheeler was previously convicted of trespassing charges from March 18, 2020 and Nov. 18, 2022.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
More than 1,230 people have been charged with federal crimes in the riot, ranging from misdemeanor offenses like trespassing to felonies like assaulting police officers and seditious conspiracy.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trespass
Noun
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The 9th Circuit’s order comes amid a string of wins by artists against songwriters who have sued for copyright infringement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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Besides, as Clattenburg highlighted, its effectiveness is at the behest of the officials, who could qualify the ‘blocking’ aspect as an infringement.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without the puck, Nurse and Bouchard have the same weakness (read and react, wandering).—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Instead, Shuai wanders about pouring other people’s drinks.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The firm sued, calling the order a violation of the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of speech and Fifth Amendment guarantee of due process - a requirement for the government to use a fair legal process.—
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Under South Korean law, anyone who receives a fine exceeding 1 million won ($683) for election law violations is barred from seeking office for five years.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Last night, the Rockies were 0-for-7 after falling behind 1-2.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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As a result, trade between the two sides is falling sharply, according to logistics experts.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The upcoming film is an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller, High and Low, which was based on Evan Hunter’s (Ed McBain) 1959 novel, King’s Ransom.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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Despite issues with crime in the area, De la Peña, 61, said she never felt threatened by a customer until last month.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Addressing the congregation that evening before offering Aaron some more personalized wisdom, Tim speaks about the necessity of accepting Jesus Christ into one’s life to counteract doubt and the temptation to sin.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2024
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Again and again, Stan’s Donald spends The Apprentice cataloging the ways in which he has been sinned against.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The 55-year-old, who is now fully grey, has pleaded not guilty to the five felony counts against him.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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One person accused of attacking the encampment was charged with felonies by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office last year.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared on her podcast that she's strayed from her strict Paleo diet after following it for years.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Back on home ice, the Wild didn’t stray from this matchup, either.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Trespass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trespass. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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