Synonyms of charge
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as in indictment
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as in mission
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as in instruction
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as in responsibility
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as in attack
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as in cost
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as in stewardship
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as in expense
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as in thrill
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as in management
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as in to ask
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as in to impose
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as in to task
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as in to order
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as in to accuse
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as in to fill
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as in to assault
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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
charges of burglary and armed robbery that have yet to be proved
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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your charge is to keep everyone else organized and busy
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we've received an official charge about how to handle the situation
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as in responsibility
something one must do because of prior agreement
the first charge of our armed forces is to defend this country against enemy attack
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the famously disastrous charge led by General George Pickett at Gettysburg
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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the charge for the book will be five dollars
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
was given charge of the business during the owner's absence
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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the charges mounted at a dizzying pace as the building project went way over budget
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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the slopes at this resort aren't particularly challenging and aren't likely to give expert skiers much of a charge
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
he inherited charge of the Paris bureau after his supervisor quit
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in to task
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
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as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charge
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has made an employer charge part of his election platform.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
Back then, their attack was charged by the likes of Hakim Ziyech on the wing and Youssef En-Nesyri’s phenomenal heading ability.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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He was convicted in 2009 of human rights abuses in the fight against the rebels and, later on, corruption charges.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has made an employer charge part of his election platform.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
Back then, their attack was charged by the likes of Hakim Ziyech on the wing and Youssef En-Nesyri’s phenomenal heading ability.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Plascencia demanded Davis either compensate the losing bets or make Beasley fix more games, according to the indictment.
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Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests by federal prosecutors in a sweeping indictment that included four other co-conspirators.
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Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs).
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The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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In many cases, cars add stress, expense, and responsibility without many upsides for college students, especially those attending urban colleges and universities with readily accessible public transit.
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Chuck Norris Throughout his life, Chuck Norris was associated with messages celebrating patriotism, faith and civic responsibility.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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The American experiment, though imperfect, requires each generation's stewardship through hard work, community building, and creating opportunities, ensuring the dream is renewed, not just consumed.
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Based on the chaos that has ensued at CBS News under her watch, many CNN insiders are concerned over her possible stewardship of an even larger and more complex organization.
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Everyone on the trip can collaborate to build the perfect itinerary, easily share flight details, create checklists, and keep track of expenses and who owes what.
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MetLife is poised to lead the industry in margin expansion (20–25 bps annually) by keeping expense growth firmly below revenue gains.
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“Charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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