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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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For the families of the incarcerated, this original debut suggests, freedom can be as elusive as it is for the prisoners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"All prisoners and detainees are held in accordance with the law, with full regard for their basic rights and under the supervision of professional and trained prison staff," it said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"Haddad stands among the towering figures of the Palestinian revolution, having sacrificed greatly for the freedom of Jerusalem and for its prisoners," Qassem told AFP.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each on Friday, Moscow and Kyiv said, a week after US President Donald Trump announced a large swap would take place between the warring sides.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I ask for Henek, but the guard isn’t much bothered whether I talk to the prisoners or not.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron