as in allegations
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal; a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime
Investigators have leveled accusations of corruption against a group of former officials. The police are investigating serious accusations of wrongdoing.
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Recent Examples of accusations
The comedian was subsequently taken off the air, sparking outcry and accusations of government censorship.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Five Connecticut residents have been indicted on accusations that they were involved in trafficking cocaine into the state from Puerto Rico.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Lyle acknowledged the new accusations against Talley but said almost nothing else, beyond setting Talley’s next court date for June 2.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dispute began after Indiana’s death in 2018 at 89 and centered around accusations of elder abuse, forgery, and copyright infringement.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The panel asked anyone with accusations against a lawmaker to come forward.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
The film leaves itself open to accusations of making Michael a saint, which will not sit well with the cancel crowd.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted and is awaiting trial on federal criminal charges stemming from the same accusations, was losing support among Democratic colleagues and appeared likely to be expelled by a two-thirds vote as soon as Wednesday.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Five Connecticut residents have been indicted on accusations that they were involved in trafficking cocaine into the state from Puerto Rico.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Lyle acknowledged the new accusations against Talley but said almost nothing else, beyond setting Talley’s next court date for June 2.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The dispute began after Indiana’s death in 2018 at 89 and centered around accusations of elder abuse, forgery, and copyright infringement.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The panel asked anyone with accusations against a lawmaker to come forward.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
The film leaves itself open to accusations of making Michael a saint, which will not sit well with the cancel crowd.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted and is awaiting trial on federal criminal charges stemming from the same accusations, was losing support among Democratic colleagues and appeared likely to be expelled by a two-thirds vote as soon as Wednesday.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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