as in accusation
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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Recent Examples of allegation
Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The idea was for Carrol to become an eyewitness to the sheriff’s encounters with others in the office, to foil potential future allegations of improper conduct, Carrol testified.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The police said that the allegations were first reported to the police in January 2025 and Glitter was interviewed in relation to the investigation in July 2025.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The ex-Rio Linda High School teacher was arrested on the allegations earlier this week by Twin Rivers district police and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The idea was for Carrol to become an eyewitness to the sheriff’s encounters with others in the office, to foil potential future allegations of improper conduct, Carrol testified.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The police said that the allegations were first reported to the police in January 2025 and Glitter was interviewed in relation to the investigation in July 2025.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The ex-Rio Linda High School teacher was arrested on the allegations earlier this week by Twin Rivers district police and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
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Casa Bonita did not respond to CNN’s questions regarding the specific accusations being made by performers.
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Historians and political opponents say the timing carries powerful symbolism, an accusation the AfD rejects.
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Plascencia demanded Davis either compensate the losing bets or make Beasley fix more games, according to the indictment.
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Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests by federal prosecutors in a sweeping indictment that included four other co-conspirators.
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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