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 Justice Department is investigating the accusations against Cook, first raised by Trump allies, but has not brought any charges against her.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
These accusations exist only within litigation, where financial recovery is the incentive, not proof.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
The decision to postpone the segment sparked controversy and accusations of political interference.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Amid Busfield’s new accusations, his talent agency, Innovative Artists, has ceased working with him.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Sprinkles did not respond to questions about the franchise program or accusations of mismanagement in the lead-up to the closure.
—Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
The accusations involving both victims were heard during one consolidated trial.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Police began investigating the accusations against Busfield in November 2024, after they were notified by a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital of alleged abuse the children experienced.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Detectives contacted Busfield about the accusations in November, conducting a phone interview with him.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
These accusations exist only within litigation, where financial recovery is the incentive, not proof.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2026
The decision to postpone the segment sparked controversy and accusations of political interference.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Amid Busfield’s new accusations, his talent agency, Innovative Artists, has ceased working with him.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Sprinkles did not respond to questions about the franchise program or accusations of mismanagement in the lead-up to the closure.
—Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
The accusations involving both victims were heard during one consolidated trial.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Police began investigating the accusations against Busfield in November 2024, after they were notified by a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital of alleged abuse the children experienced.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Detectives contacted Busfield about the accusations in November, conducting a phone interview with him.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusations
allegations
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Parents have demanded Celina ISD provide communication on the allegations.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Accusations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusations. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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