as in to accuse
law
to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Recent Examples of arraign
He was arrested without incident and expected to be arraigned Friday.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
On July 11th James Wellesley was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in Federal Court in New York City on wire fraud and money laundering charges related to what the FBI is calling a $99 million Ponzi scheme involving wine investment fraud.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Anoka County court on Wednesday, July 9, according to a statement from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cooper was arrested July 7, after a two-week search, and arraigned July 10.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
On July 11th James Wellesley was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in Federal Court in New York City on wire fraud and money laundering charges related to what the FBI is calling a $99 million Ponzi scheme involving wine investment fraud.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Anoka County court on Wednesday, July 9, according to a statement from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cooper was arrested July 7, after a two-week search, and arraigned July 10.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arraign
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Thailand and Cambodia have each accused the other of firing the first shots, Bangkok saying hostilities began with Cambodia's military deploying drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near the border.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Two men have been indicted in connection to a 2024 murder in Louisville's Russell neighborhood.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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He was indicted July 10, when prosecutors said he was detained on related state charges.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Other partnerships are designed to appeal to peoples’ interest in health and wellness like dedicated sleep stories available to guests via meditation app Calm and in-room fitness content from Peloton.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The intricate texture adds appealing visual depth to this cozy top.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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An Indianapolis state representative, who is also an attorney, thinks state lawmakers should have the ability to impeach him.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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High-ranking Democrats have expressed dissatisfaction with Green’s moves to impeach Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
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And while Florida might have come in first, Indianapolis was cited as the top metro area of U-Haul's customers headed to Columbus.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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In 2023, 571 people in Boise were cited for running a red light.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The sources said Watson found no incriminating information that was used to prosecute Trump or the various right-wing, white supremacist groups and individuals who rallied to hear the president speak that day on the Ellipse in Washington.—
Jay Weaver
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it on.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 to honor his late wife Mumtaz, and artisans from all over the empire, Central Asia, and Iran were summoned.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
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Geraghty is strong, and Harper is searing, but Messina, though he’s dutifully put on a mustache and a Southern accent, doesn’t summon the menace required for Whalen, which leaves the rather long play running on two wheels.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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Beyond the city, book an e-bike adventure with Mobilboard Nice, which offers scenic tours to the nearby coastal village of Villefranche-sur-Mer.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Tourism officials have begun to show model rooms to convention leaders in town to book the Indiana Convention Center.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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“Arraign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arraign. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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