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
But Kaori’s mother slammed the allegation, claiming that her fiancé had nothing to do with their baby’s death.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Several recalled Sarsour’s stories about his childhood, including allegations of inhumane treatment while being detained by Israelis.
—Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Baldoni has denied all allegations.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Police in Draper told NBC News, also on March 24, that there is a separate open domestic violence investigation into Paul and Mortensen, with allegations on both sides.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Several recalled Sarsour’s stories about his childhood, including allegations of inhumane treatment while being detained by Israelis.
—Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Baldoni has denied all allegations.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Police in Draper told NBC News, also on March 24, that there is a separate open domestic violence investigation into Paul and Mortensen, with allegations on both sides.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
Noun
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Nacua’s attorney denies the accusations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While Bingham was the CEO, Joseph’s involvement in the company was hidden from investors as he was convicted of a separate federal wire fraud case in South Florida in early 2020, the indictment said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the drop in shot attempts is most glaring — and the most damning indictment of Brown’s new offense.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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