as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
held deep convictions about life after death
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Recent Examples of convictions
His criminal history included convictions for robbery, kidnapping and attempting to kill a corrections officer by strangling him.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
There already have been dozens of convictions in federal court for fraud in connection with the meal vouchers program in Minnesota.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The fraud involving the Minnesota nonprofit known as Feeding Our Future (a group that claimed to disburse child nutrition support funds but actually stole most of the cash) has resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions so far, costing taxpayers $250 million or more.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In California, David Nicholas Dempsey, a 33-year-old man-child with multiple felony convictions and a profound affection for the president, answered the call.
—Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Police said his previous convictions include violence against a person and false imprisonment.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The Biden administration also investigated fraud there, including theft from Medicaid programs, leading to dozens of arrests and convictions.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Despite their felony convictions and impending incarcerations, both former Met police career criminals continue to collect their monthly kisses in the mail — $8,850 a month for Cederquist and $6,020 for Butner.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department's brief asks the Supreme Court to throw out a ruling by a federal appeals court that upheld Sittenfeld's convictions and send the case back to the federal judge in Cincinnati who oversaw the trial.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
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Now, try marrying those beliefs and behaviors with someone else's.—
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Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.—
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The 'Sons of Anarchy' alum decided to go without the opinions of his critics — and his supporters.—
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Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.—
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With cancellations and delays at the top of travelers' minds, especially only weeks before Thanksgiving, here is what to know.—
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It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.—
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
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The Border Patrol experienced a similar shift during its hiring surge, attracting individuals with strong anti-immigrant views or a desire for quasi-military action.—
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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