inmate

as in prisoner
a person who is kept in a prison the reintegration of former inmates into society

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Recent Examples of inmate Before leaving office, Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people, including commuting the death sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 All were in custody with no bail listed Tuesday evening, according to inmate records. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025 From there, immigration officials could freely approach and interview inmates at any time, the department previously told The Times. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Trump had pledged to recognize only two sexes, male and female, as president and to prevent federal funds from being used to cover the costs of gender-affirming care for transgender inmates. Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inmate 

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“Inmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inmate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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