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as in wandering
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 trespassing
Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit tried to stop homeless people from trespassing in the building during the past few months by covering doors and installing fencing.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Mortimer was charged in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2016 with trespassing the home of ex-boyfriend Nico Fanjul, son of sugar baron Alex Fanjul.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
In January Mangione pleaded no contest to trespassing at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, a public park in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and paid a $100 fine.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Excessive, continuous, or untimely barking, molesting passersby, chasing vehicles, habitually attacking other domestic animals, trespassing upon school grounds, or trespassing on private property that leads to damaged property is deemed a nuisance.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
He was also arrested for trespassing onto a construction site in Osaka.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
According to the body camera footage and records, the officers responded to a call made by employees of a Circle K store and gas station that another man, who was white, was trespassing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
As for the Confederate soldiers, who were supposedly hiding out after stealing Union gold, archeologists believe they were killed by Native Americans for trespassing on sacred ground.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
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Downey said most off-roader-related calls have been logged as trespassing complaints.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit tried to stop homeless people from trespassing in the building during the past few months by covering doors and installing fencing.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Mortimer was charged in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2016 with trespassing the home of ex-boyfriend Nico Fanjul, son of sugar baron Alex Fanjul.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
In January Mangione pleaded no contest to trespassing at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, a public park in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and paid a $100 fine.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Excessive, continuous, or untimely barking, molesting passersby, chasing vehicles, habitually attacking other domestic animals, trespassing upon school grounds, or trespassing on private property that leads to damaged property is deemed a nuisance.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
He was also arrested for trespassing onto a construction site in Osaka.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
According to the body camera footage and records, the officers responded to a call made by employees of a Circle K store and gas station that another man, who was white, was trespassing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
As for the Confederate soldiers, who were supposedly hiding out after stealing Union gold, archeologists believe they were killed by Native Americans for trespassing on sacred ground.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trespassing
Verb
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If that seems brazen, don’t forget: The Big Ten and SEC used the threat of forming their own football postseason event as a means of seizing control of the College Football Playoff governance structure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The most alarming misbehavior was brazen dishonesty.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Mullin described Trump, who is notorious for casting a wide net when taking advice, as endlessly inquisitive and said their conversations take place day or night.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
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An inquisitive mindset facilitates open communication, accelerates innovation and nurtures a culture empowered by respect and a love of learning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As Peggy Dodd, consigliere to her bumptious 1950s cult-leader husband, Adams tends to wear a soft smile and blouses buttoned to the neck — a picture-perfect model of mid-century femininity.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
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It’s all spanked along by one of those golly-gee bumptious holiday musical scores.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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These professionals will likely ask you about your personal and financial circumstances before entering an agreement, which might seem intrusive.—
Kirk Pepi,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Groups who may feel targeted by Trump rhetoric and policies – trans people, in particular, may feel less safe and fear intrusive inspections and questions at the border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Trespassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trespassing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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