Synonyms of charge
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as in indictment
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as in mission
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as in instruction
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as in responsibility
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as in attack
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as in cost
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as in stewardship
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as in expense
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as in thrill
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as in management
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as in to ask
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as in to impose
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as in to task
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as in to order
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as in to accuse
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as in to fill
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as in to assault
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as in to thrill
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as in indictment
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 mission
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 instruction
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 responsibility
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 attack
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 cost
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 stewardship
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 expense
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 thrill
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 management
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 to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in to task
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 to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in to fill
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 to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in to thrill
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 charge
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Quiros and Diaz-Rivera pleaded guilty to related charges.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Kyle Hart got the next two outs to keep Buehler from being charged with a second run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
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Avila was arrested after further investigation, also leading her to be hit with the same charge.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Quiros and Diaz-Rivera pleaded guilty to related charges.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Verb
In this study, the researchers developed membranes containing millions of tiny boron nitride nanotubes, which have charged surfaces and unusual transport properties.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Kyle Hart got the next two outs to keep Buehler from being charged with a second run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charge
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After an Alvarado police officer arrived at the scene, at least one person associated with the group opened fire and struck the officer in the neck, according to the indictment.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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The sheriff's office said King voluntarily placed himself on administrative leave in light of the indictment.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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None of these are the type of meaty science mission that Mars researchers have become accustomed to.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
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Based on previous statements from officials, the Victus Haze mission will unfold with additional maneuvers to bring Rocket Lab’s Puma satellite closer to True Anomaly’s Jackal.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The findings also pointed out that no public address system was used during the flooding, that some campers became separated from their counselors for the remainder of the flooding and counselors and campers were told to shelter in place in their cabins and await further instructions.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Two other individuals survived that attack, the military said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Disney hotel staff more than made up for the error by relocating us to the Commodore Suite at the Disney Yacht Club, a $2,000-a-night accommodation with club-level benefits and concierge service, at no additional cost.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Sheriff added that enCore remains focused on safety and environmental stewardship throughout the project’s life cycle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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After former President Joe Biden issued a presidential disaster declaration for the fire, residents were able to apply for emergency federal financial assistance and benefits, which included money for home repairs, personal property damage, transportation, medical expenses and housing assistance.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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“Charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charge. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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