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
Together, the two cases stem from a turbulent stretch for county leadership marked by abrupt terminations, shifting majorities on the county commission and accusations from commissioners themselves that personnel decisions were politically motivated.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
That set off a week of dueling accusations between defense lawyers and prosecutors over the speed at which the conspiracy charge was dropped and what went on in the grand jury room.
—Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Soon after the photo went up, social media users pointed out the accusations made against Rydman and reported in the Finnish media.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
As The Hindu reported hours ago, the Commonwealth Foundation is currently reviewing its selection process as accusations mount.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The case has yet to move toward trial since Schrader’s denial of the accusations.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 May 2026
Some spoke to authorities after the first accusations against the brothers became public.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Murdaugh sues Hill over jury tampering accusations The unraveling began publicly in October 2023 when Murdaugh’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial accusing Hill of jury tampering.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The three men accused of wrongdoing denied the accusations, while Channel 4 and producer CPL Productions said welfare protocols were followed.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
That set off a week of dueling accusations between defense lawyers and prosecutors over the speed at which the conspiracy charge was dropped and what went on in the grand jury room.
—Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Soon after the photo went up, social media users pointed out the accusations made against Rydman and reported in the Finnish media.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
As The Hindu reported hours ago, the Commonwealth Foundation is currently reviewing its selection process as accusations mount.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The case has yet to move toward trial since Schrader’s denial of the accusations.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 May 2026
Some spoke to authorities after the first accusations against the brothers became public.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Murdaugh sues Hill over jury tampering accusations The unraveling began publicly in October 2023 when Murdaugh’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial accusing Hill of jury tampering.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The three men accused of wrongdoing denied the accusations, while Channel 4 and producer CPL Productions said welfare protocols were followed.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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There were allegations — none of them substantiated — that might have supported Ted's original claim about intruders.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The allegations that Driver was verbally aggressive have been the subject of numerous articles for the past month.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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