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Recent Examples of accused
Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Israel accused hundreds of UNRWA employees in Gaza of working with terrorist groups and banned the organization from operating in Israel in 2024, effectively blocking its foreign staff and aid from entering the enclave.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
He was also sued in 2024 by Dwayne Haskins' widow, who accused him of defrauding her of $275,000 in a dog-breeding business out of the Dominican Republic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
And in Kansas City, a recent federal lawsuit accused authorities of unlawfully detaining dozens of people, including four Missouri and Kansas immigrants who were held in custody without bond for months.
—Sofi Zeman
april 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Some of its members and those of some of its sister organizations have been implicated in – or accused of - instigating attacks against India's Muslim and Christian minorities.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
He also was accused of traffic violations.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Abugharbieh is accused of premediated murder with a weapon.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The only constant across different time periods and milieus is that no one has wanted to be accused of it.
—Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Israel accused hundreds of UNRWA employees in Gaza of working with terrorist groups and banned the organization from operating in Israel in 2024, effectively blocking its foreign staff and aid from entering the enclave.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
He was also sued in 2024 by Dwayne Haskins' widow, who accused him of defrauding her of $275,000 in a dog-breeding business out of the Dominican Republic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
And in Kansas City, a recent federal lawsuit accused authorities of unlawfully detaining dozens of people, including four Missouri and Kansas immigrants who were held in custody without bond for months.
—Sofi Zeman
april 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Some of its members and those of some of its sister organizations have been implicated in – or accused of - instigating attacks against India's Muslim and Christian minorities.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
He also was accused of traffic violations.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Abugharbieh is accused of premediated murder with a weapon.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accused
Adjective
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The conservative-leaning New York Post has also reported Wahhaj was listed as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The University of Kansas Hospital Authority settled with the Noltes shortly before the trial, and District Court Judge Courtney Mikesic approved the confidential settlement on April 13, dismissing KU Med as a defendant.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tupac’s stepbrother, Maurice Shakur, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Duane Davis and unnamed defendants, claiming recent developments point to a broader conspiracy behind the rapper’s death.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Russell was charged in state court with voluntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, receiving a jail sentence and probation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington took advantage of three walks, one intentional, and a run-scoring passed ball charged to catcher Drew Romo in the inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police identified Delgado-Cordoba as a suspect through his rideshare profile, social media and DNA.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Angels In The Asylum blamed the closure on the film being unable to resolve financing issues with John Cairns and his company, Parkland Pictures.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to Woolf, Kovarcik acted as Rahman’s supervisor and was found to be much more culpable for what transpired.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Per the alert, surveillance footage showed that in each of the incidents, one offender gained access by breaking into several vehicle windows and then proceeding to remove valuable items inside the cars.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Adding teeth whitening toothpaste to your daily brushing routine is an excellent way to address discoloration caused by popular culprits such as coffee, wine and smoking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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