as in count
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases
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Recent Examples of indictment
The superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
At a press conference April 28, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that Comey's indictment isn't unique.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Judge Ernest Kollra on Tuesday ordered that the indictment be unsealed after speaking with Stephen Zaccor, the assistant state attorney in charge of the Broward State Attorney’s Office Homicide Unit.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and confirmed the indictment to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
At a press conference April 28, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that Comey's indictment isn't unique.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Judge Ernest Kollra on Tuesday ordered that the indictment be unsealed after speaking with Stephen Zaccor, the assistant state attorney in charge of the Broward State Attorney’s Office Homicide Unit.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and confirmed the indictment to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
Noun
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His pitch count goes up, runners get on base, and the Mets have no choice but to bring in another arm.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The last two counts are to be served concurrently to each other but consecutive to the first.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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But Variety and The Hollywood Reporter have both reported that the film's producers believe some cut footage could still be used, so presumably not all of the material was related to the abuse allegations.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both medical providers were later charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the nurse was acquitted and charges were dropped against the doctor after a jury could not reach a verdict.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mizan news agency of Iran’s judiciary announced Kiani was convicted of charges including attacks on security forces in the city of Asfahn in January.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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Trump refuted those accusations in a heated interview with 60 Minutes host Norah O’Donnell on Sunday.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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