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to make a claim of wrongdoing against
she was accused of lying on the employment application
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Recent Examples of accused
Richard Wistocki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Prior to that, King accused Cher of kidnapping her son in court documents that surfaced in September 2023.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The trial for a Colorado man accused of killing his wife after allegedly sending her disturbing messages — while pretending to be her ex-boyfriend — has begun.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
She's also accused in Arizona of conspiring with Cox to attempt to kill her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, who was shot at in the fall of 2019 but survived.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Smith was accused of abuse and exploitation and was sued by nearly a dozen teenagers who were regularly featured on her daughter's YouTube channel in January 2022, NBC News reported.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The truck driver accused of causing a massive pileup in Texas — which left five people dead, including an infant and a child — showed signs of intoxication after the devastating crash, according to court documents.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Wong is accused of raping the woman on two days in April 2024, according to the indictment.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
The show follows a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a classmate, fueled by dark online influences.
—Richard Wistocki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Prior to that, King accused Cher of kidnapping her son in court documents that surfaced in September 2023.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The trial for a Colorado man accused of killing his wife after allegedly sending her disturbing messages — while pretending to be her ex-boyfriend — has begun.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
She's also accused in Arizona of conspiring with Cox to attempt to kill her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, who was shot at in the fall of 2019 but survived.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Smith was accused of abuse and exploitation and was sued by nearly a dozen teenagers who were regularly featured on her daughter's YouTube channel in January 2022, NBC News reported.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The truck driver accused of causing a massive pileup in Texas — which left five people dead, including an infant and a child — showed signs of intoxication after the devastating crash, according to court documents.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Wong is accused of raping the woman on two days in April 2024, according to the indictment.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accused
Noun
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The lawsuit, which TMZ first reported on, also names other defendants, including Bad Boy Entertainment.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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But the legal process was beset by delays and many of the aging defendants are now suffering from illnesses and one of them has since died.—
Gabrielle Nolin,
NBC news,
14 May 2025
Verb
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May 21, 2015 Indictments announced for six officers Baltimore Police officers are indicted on various charges related to Gray’s arrest and death.—
Steve Earley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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They were indicted on charges of third-degree theft by deception.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But another suspect emerges after police find Ruby’s purse in a bush: Mike Winther-Jensen, Cecilie’s husband.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Officers pursued the suspect, repeatedly commanding him to drop his weapon, the release states.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, of New London was charged on March 17 with first-degree stalking and violation of a protective order, according to Judicial Branch records.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan, 56, was charged with first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the crash regarding possible charges of manslaughter and culpable disaster.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Oswald was found to be the sole person culpable for Kennedy's death on November 22, 1963, by the Warren Commission in 1964.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Using non-sterile water to dilute the pigments (ingredients that add color) is a common culprit, although not the only one.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The culprit: microscopic fungal spores that live in and on human bodies and in the dirt and air.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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He was found guilty of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 17 years to life with the possibility of parole.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Austin ultimately pleaded guilty to 15 counts related to both cases in October 2013, just two days before his murder trial was scheduled to start, NBC News reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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As the Trump administration continues deporting alleged criminals without due process, John Oliver can’t help but worry for who’s next.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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She's seen meeting with fellow criminals and loading a gun in the teaser.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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