Synonyms of charges
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as in indictments
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 missions
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 instructions
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 obligations
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 attacks
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 fees
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 oversights
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 expenses
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 thrills
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 operations
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 asks
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in tasks
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 orders
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accuses
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in packs
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 assaults
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in excites
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 charges
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Medina faced charges that included obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, and several misdemeanors that included destruction of government property and disorderly and disruptive conduct.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
According to Panettiere, her mother instantly begged for forgiveness and tried to have the charges dropped, but to no avail.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
In 2015, Paxton was indicted on securities fraud charges, and the charges were dropped as part of a pre-trial diversion deal in 2024.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lawhead has still not entered a plea to the criminal charges.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The maximum punishment for the charges against Robinson includes the death penalty.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
In March, Israel dropped charges against five soldiers who had been accused of beating and sodomizing a Palestinian detainee in an alleged assault partially caught on camera.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The man has pled not guilty to this and related charges.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Hers weight loss, for example, charges $39 for the first month, and then $149 per month.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Criminal charges in Key Bridge collapse The indictment charges Synergy and employee Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair with conspiracy, obstruction and violating the Ports and Waterways Safety Act.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
SpaceX charges commercial customers $74 million for a dedicated Falcon 9 launch, although NASA typically pays more for additional oversight, schedule priority, and other government requirements.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
The Schoolyard Beer Garden in Denver, one of the adaptive reuse concepts spearheaded by City Street Investors, charges a 20% service fee and does not accept tips.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The indictment also charges Synergy with violations of the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws due to river pollution from debris from the wreckage of both the ship and the bridge.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Near MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, for example, one hotel that normally charges around $200 a night was advertising a rate of $800 on nights around June World Cup matches.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Three years later, my company, Delivrd, charges a flat $1,000 fee to negotiate a car purchase for anyone who does not want to walk into a dealership.
—Tomislav Mikula, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Noun
The arrest was made in coordination with the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), which holds an arrest warrant for charges related to a 1986 homicide in Virginia Beach, Newington police said in a media release.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Medina faced charges that included obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, and several misdemeanors that included destruction of government property and disorderly and disruptive conduct.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
According to Panettiere, her mother instantly begged for forgiveness and tried to have the charges dropped, but to no avail.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
In 2015, Paxton was indicted on securities fraud charges, and the charges were dropped as part of a pre-trial diversion deal in 2024.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lawhead has still not entered a plea to the criminal charges.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The maximum punishment for the charges against Robinson includes the death penalty.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
In March, Israel dropped charges against five soldiers who had been accused of beating and sodomizing a Palestinian detainee in an alleged assault partially caught on camera.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The man has pled not guilty to this and related charges.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Verb
Black Bear had installed cameras in each rink that feed video footage into a subscription service—Black Bear TV—that charges parents as much as $37 a month.
—Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Hers weight loss, for example, charges $39 for the first month, and then $149 per month.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Criminal charges in Key Bridge collapse The indictment charges Synergy and employee Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair with conspiracy, obstruction and violating the Ports and Waterways Safety Act.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
SpaceX charges commercial customers $74 million for a dedicated Falcon 9 launch, although NASA typically pays more for additional oversight, schedule priority, and other government requirements.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
The Schoolyard Beer Garden in Denver, one of the adaptive reuse concepts spearheaded by City Street Investors, charges a 20% service fee and does not accept tips.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The indictment also charges Synergy with violations of the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws due to river pollution from debris from the wreckage of both the ship and the bridge.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Near MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, for example, one hotel that normally charges around $200 a night was advertising a rate of $800 on nights around June World Cup matches.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Three years later, my company, Delivrd, charges a flat $1,000 fee to negotiate a car purchase for anyone who does not want to walk into a dealership.
—Tomislav Mikula, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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Comey has been back in the news this year with two indictments against him from the Department of Justice.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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Most take years to develop, meaning cases that are being investigated right now likely won’t see indictments or civil actions for several years.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Diversions and traps are also triggered through the watch, opening up creative routes through missions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Add noodles and cook according to package instructions.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The Beatles only made three more films, largely to satisfy contractual obligations.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As the United States has escalated its attacks on Iran, there’s something pleasingly transgressive about bringing Iranian elements into such overtly Western music—so much so that the songs without Yaghmai’s playing seem a little subdued in comparison.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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Oldfield reportedly told the bank that Epstein brought in more than $1 million a year in fees and trading income, a figure consistent with earlier internal estimates that had pitched his potential value at $2 million to $4 million annually, according to the Financial Times.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Small oversights made before leaving the dock are what most often lead to serious situations on the water.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Furthermore, jockeys may have to cover expenses such as travel and lodging.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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