as in accusations
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 allegations
After the lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York, Saint Ann’s leaders sent a letter to the school community disputing the allegations.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Bukele brought murder rates in El Salvador to historic lows through a gargantuan imprisonment campaign and police crackdown, but faces numerous allegations of human rights violations, especially regarding his notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT).
—Djenane Villanueva, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The former prince has repeatedly denied committing any crimes and has rejected Giuffre’s allegations.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The Indian and Afghan governments deny the allegations.
—Abdul Sattar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Parents have demanded Celina ISD provide communication on the allegations.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Shocking allegations have erupted from the Moore administration’s Department of Human Services surrounding an alleged scheme to intentionally maintain a high error rate in SNAP payments.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
The interim appointment comes a month after the Convention Center Authority parted ways with its former CEO Marcel Vernon, by way of a $500,00 severance agreement, as a state committee probes corruption allegations at the agency.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Bukele brought murder rates in El Salvador to historic lows through a gargantuan imprisonment campaign and police crackdown, but faces numerous allegations of human rights violations, especially regarding his notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT).
—Djenane Villanueva, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The former prince has repeatedly denied committing any crimes and has rejected Giuffre’s allegations.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The Indian and Afghan governments deny the allegations.
—Abdul Sattar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Parents have demanded Celina ISD provide communication on the allegations.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Shocking allegations have erupted from the Moore administration’s Department of Human Services surrounding an alleged scheme to intentionally maintain a high error rate in SNAP payments.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
The interim appointment comes a month after the Convention Center Authority parted ways with its former CEO Marcel Vernon, by way of a $500,00 severance agreement, as a state committee probes corruption allegations at the agency.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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But his wife has been embroiled in scandal for far longer –– with the stock manipulation accusations related to a car dealership going back more than a decade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s accusations against Pretti were rooted in Pretti being armed at the time he was shot.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The update follows two similar indictments last year in December and October.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For example, in the early 20th century, prosecutors resorted to pretextual indictments to go after the mob—the tax-evasion case against Al Capone being the most famous such prosecution.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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