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prisoners

NOUN

person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

captive convict detainee hostage

STRONG

con culprit internee jailbird lag lifer loser tough yardbird

WEAK

chain gang member

Example Sentences

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United States, that prisoners cannot seek compassionate release under the 2018 statute intended to allow exactly that relief, even if they show that their original convictions were inaccurate or unfairly decided.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Another option is Castle Huntly, the open prison near Dundee, as it houses low-risk non-violent prisoners.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Liberty is donating these fabrics to prisoners, to continue their crafting.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This case is unusual because innocent prisoners typically petition for federal habeas corpus relief, not compassionate release.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The other guards and even some of the prisoners laughed.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom