1
as in guilty
deserving reproach or blame
censurable conduct that should get that student expelled
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2
as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
the censurable language on the poster resulted in it being taken down
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Adjective
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Shirilla was found guilty of 12 charges, including murder, and sentenced to two concurrent 15-years-to-life terms in 2023.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026 -
Fairley, who describes himself as a gambling guru, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with the pro basketball betting case.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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His heroics in the comeback victory — which also included a record-setting performance from the bullpen — were a high point in his offensive turnaround the last two weeks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The Bruins continued their offensive assault as catcher Alexis Ramirez crushed a pitch over the right field wall in the top of the fourth inning for a solo home run that extended the lead to 3-1.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Each count of Medicaid fraud is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a fine of up to $50,000.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The law makes any violation a felony punishable by up to three years in jail and a $1,000 fine and refines the attorney general’s guidance for local elections officials’ interactions with law enforcement.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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What types of answers are unacceptable?—
Prasad Maderamitla,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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If a tool creates unacceptable risk, districts should not use it.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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His poor display of unsportsmanlike conduct was reprehensible.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Prisons are filled with the faithful and the daily news reports are overflowing with reprehensible, criminal, degenerate theists.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps folks view Laesch’s behavior as obnoxious or counterproductive or simply not in his lane.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The Golden Knights are obnoxious.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Bartscher granted a downward departure, finding that Ryan’s conduct was less serious than typical culpable negligent cases and citing her remorse, court records show.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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In addition to the probe by the Maldives government, prosecutors in Rome have opened a culpable homicide investigation into the tragedy, sources told the Italian news agency ANSA.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Artificial Grape Deterrent Birds find the compound methyl anthranilate unpleasant.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Aside from an unpleasant taste and potentially foul odor, condiments that have been opened and sitting in your fridge for too long can cause illness.—
Arabella Hau,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Censurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censurable. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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