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
Capital One has denied the claims in the lawsuit and any allegations of wrongdoing, but both sides ultimately agreed to a settlement to avoid going to trial.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Scandalous allegations involving a former Spurs owner and a local teacher shared the headlines with the bittersweet closure of a 73-year-old steakhouse.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The allegations against Stillman would proceed first, the judge ruled, and only if the Toledo family won their case would the other claims proceed — a win for the city.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Accuser Price claimed in a March 2015 interview with the Daily Mail that no charges were leveled against Collins due to the statute of limitations, telling the outlet that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reached out to her about her allegations.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Jackson’s abuse allegations initially made up much of the third act, but a past accuser had reached a settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be depicted in any future commercial projects.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
Giuliani denies the allegations.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Some signs called attention to allegations of cruelty and human rights violations at the facility.
—Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Investigators notified school officials of the allegations before the state Department of Children and Families learned of the incident.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Scandalous allegations involving a former Spurs owner and a local teacher shared the headlines with the bittersweet closure of a 73-year-old steakhouse.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The allegations against Stillman would proceed first, the judge ruled, and only if the Toledo family won their case would the other claims proceed — a win for the city.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Accuser Price claimed in a March 2015 interview with the Daily Mail that no charges were leveled against Collins due to the statute of limitations, telling the outlet that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reached out to her about her allegations.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Jackson’s abuse allegations initially made up much of the third act, but a past accuser had reached a settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be depicted in any future commercial projects.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
Giuliani denies the allegations.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Some signs called attention to allegations of cruelty and human rights violations at the facility.
—Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Investigators notified school officials of the allegations before the state Department of Children and Families learned of the incident.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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The comedian was subsequently taken off the air, sparking outcry and accusations of government censorship.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s raids come amid longstanding allegations that some Minnesota businesses, including those run by people of Somali descent, have fraudulently used federal funding – accusations that have been the subject of a federal investigation and a fiery congressional hearing last month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These noteworthy prosecutions, often built under racketeering or similar statutes, are resource-intensive, multiyear undertakings that culminate in sweeping indictments, dramatic news conferences and lengthy sentences.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The crackdown could expand beyond visa revocations to include federal indictments of Mexican politicians.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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