as in disgraces
a cause of shame
a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement
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Recent Examples of scandals
There have been other scandals and fan-angering moments over the years.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing.
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Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
That has gone down in history as one of the great World Cup scandals.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Go beyond the headlines, the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and heartbreaking tragedies to experience the powerful story of unbreakable sisterhood, defiance, triumph, and enduring love.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
In a rare transparency push, Charles and Prince William disclosed personal tax bills totaling tens of millions, part of efforts to modernize the monarchy and counter scandals surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Johnson’s own tenure, from 2019 to 2022, was relatively long compared with those of his successors, but it was cut short by scandals linked to his behavior during the coronavirus pandemic—not by Brexit, which finally happened under his watch.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Its governance and impact have rightly been the subject of intense investigative reporting over the years, with journalists revealing corruption scandals and human rights violations that far outlive the games.
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Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But change has come more slowly than many demand, and in any case Starmer’s standing had already been irretrievably eroded by a series of U-turns and scandals.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing.
—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
That has gone down in history as one of the great World Cup scandals.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Go beyond the headlines, the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and heartbreaking tragedies to experience the powerful story of unbreakable sisterhood, defiance, triumph, and enduring love.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
In a rare transparency push, Charles and Prince William disclosed personal tax bills totaling tens of millions, part of efforts to modernize the monarchy and counter scandals surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Johnson’s own tenure, from 2019 to 2022, was relatively long compared with those of his successors, but it was cut short by scandals linked to his behavior during the coronavirus pandemic—not by Brexit, which finally happened under his watch.
—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Its governance and impact have rightly been the subject of intense investigative reporting over the years, with journalists revealing corruption scandals and human rights violations that far outlive the games.
—
Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But change has come more slowly than many demand, and in any case Starmer’s standing had already been irretrievably eroded by a series of U-turns and scandals.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
Noun
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Twain reserved his most mordant reflections on American politics for Congress, in his time the most potent—and corrupt—branch of government.
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Their reflections suggest that Black women’s leadership has never simply been about surviving hostility.
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Using a fabric rinse instead of detergent can also break down stubborn deodorant stains.
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Furniture bears scratches, repairs, and stains that remind us that somebody was here before.
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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