as in to indict
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
she was accused of lying on the employment application
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Recent Examples of accuse
Gaza accused Israel last week of violating the ceasefire dozens of times, killing over 40 civilians and wounding nearly 150.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Israel said the militants fired on them first, accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
An Independence man is facing charges of second-degree murder, accused of selling narcotics to a teenage girl, resulting in her death.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Israel has in the past accused some aid groups and medical providers of being terrorist organizations.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Israel said the militants fired on them first, accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
An Independence man is facing charges of second-degree murder, accused of selling narcotics to a teenage girl, resulting in her death.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Israel has in the past accused some aid groups and medical providers of being terrorist organizations.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuse
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Rozier was investigated by the NBA in 2023 over the same allegations for which he has now been indicted, as part of the inquiry which led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 1920, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were indicted by a Chicago grand jury for fixing the 1919 World Series.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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If a new medication is to blame, switching drugs can sometimes help.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Gabriel may not be blamed for Cleveland's offensive struggles, but the Browns will have to explore what Sanders can bring to the field if Gabriel can't showcase more of an arm.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sanders has since been charged with intentionally abandoning a child younger than 15 without intent to return, a third-degree felony charge in Texas, according to court documents.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a T+L favorite overall pick due to its four different plug types that are compatible with over 200 sockets worldwide and its ability to charge up to six devices at once.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The issue has been heightened this month, after Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell shut down tribes’ attempt to sue card rooms for being in violation of state law.—
Kate Wolffe
October 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Government Accountability Office can sue the OMB over an impoundment or pocket rescission to get the money released.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The University of Miami law school graduate was a relatively young prosecutor in 2004 when she was chosen to lead a team to prosecute Smith — who was ultimately convicted of the murders of six people, mostly associated with gang activity and drug trade.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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The latest case is led by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who has tried to prosecute out-of-state providers for prescribing the drug to residents in her state.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Accuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuse. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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