as in allegations
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal; a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime
Investigators have leveled accusations of corruption against a group of former officials. The police are investigating serious accusations of wrongdoing.
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Recent Examples of accusations
Throughout his rise to become the voice of Britain’s populist hard-right, architect of Brexit and chief anti-immigrant activist, any accusations of wrongdoing have largely glided off him.
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Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and argues the agency is being used as a political instrument by mainstream parties.
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David Keyton,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 July 2026
The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The suit centers on the company’s claims of exclusivity over a variety of white nectarine and accusations that Mora broke their contract by selling the fruit to other packers.
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Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Cape Verde manager silent on accusations against captain Ryan Mendes.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and argues the agency is being weaponized by mainstream parties.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
As accusations of censorship mount at museums nationwide, a new resource has emerged to help artists safeguard freedom of expression.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and argues the agency is being used as a political instrument by mainstream parties.
—
David Keyton,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 July 2026
The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The suit centers on the company’s claims of exclusivity over a variety of white nectarine and accusations that Mora broke their contract by selling the fruit to other packers.
—
Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Cape Verde manager silent on accusations against captain Ryan Mendes.
—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and argues the agency is being weaponized by mainstream parties.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
As accusations of censorship mount at museums nationwide, a new resource has emerged to help artists safeguard freedom of expression.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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