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
On Saturday, the same day that Moskin’s Times report was published, both Noma and Redzepi posted statements to their social-media accounts addressing the allegations.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live on Saturday (March 14) for his second turn as host and musical guest, using his monologue to address years of queerbaiting allegations with a joke that brought down the house — and made headlines before the credits rolled.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Corpus, who faced multiple misconduct allegations while sheriff, was unanimously removed by the Board of Supervisors in October.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Danish culinary star has quit Noma after abuse allegations from former employees.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
If the allegations are proven true, Guduru will be terminated from the Education Department, the spokeswoman said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The allegations overshadowed Noma's $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
All three allegations against Rasul are pending either in criminal court or in the state professional discipline documents.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
OpenAI and Microsoft have denied his allegations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live on Saturday (March 14) for his second turn as host and musical guest, using his monologue to address years of queerbaiting allegations with a joke that brought down the house — and made headlines before the credits rolled.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Corpus, who faced multiple misconduct allegations while sheriff, was unanimously removed by the Board of Supervisors in October.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Danish culinary star has quit Noma after abuse allegations from former employees.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
If the allegations are proven true, Guduru will be terminated from the Education Department, the spokeswoman said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The allegations overshadowed Noma's $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
All three allegations against Rasul are pending either in criminal court or in the state professional discipline documents.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
OpenAI and Microsoft have denied his allegations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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The lawyer who represented Jon Hallford in state court, Adam Steigerwald, declined to comment on the abuse accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most have been detained based on scant evidence and vague accusations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last fall, federal authorities announced a wave of criminal indictments, forfeitures, sanctions and asset freezes targeting North Korea’s illicit cyber activity.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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The indictments alleged a yearslong mob operation that drew on insider information to manipulate NBA games and win bets.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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