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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
Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
In power since 1994, he has been accused of flagrant human rights violations against his critics, wiping out opposition and independent media.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Assorted writers across professions are being falsely accused of using AI if their prose style happens to match that of a large language model.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Talarico has not been accused of any wrongdoing.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Brian Hooker has not been charged with any crime or accused of wrongdoing.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The incumbent has accused the Sokoloff family of trying to buy the seat.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
According to the lawsuit, university officials are accused of harassing Josiah Walker, a Black Muslim student, who participated in protests between 2023 and 2024 following the Israel-Hamas war.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Antonelli — the winner of the last three Grand Prix races — accused Russell of pushing him off before demanding a penalty.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Verb
Accompanying the violence, both the Naxals and the security forces – including local militia raised to combat the rebels – have been accused of horrific human rights abuses, including abductions, torture and rape.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
In power since 1994, he has been accused of flagrant human rights violations against his critics, wiping out opposition and independent media.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Assorted writers across professions are being falsely accused of using AI if their prose style happens to match that of a large language model.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Talarico has not been accused of any wrongdoing.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Brian Hooker has not been charged with any crime or accused of wrongdoing.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The incumbent has accused the Sokoloff family of trying to buy the seat.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
According to the lawsuit, university officials are accused of harassing Josiah Walker, a Black Muslim student, who participated in protests between 2023 and 2024 following the Israel-Hamas war.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Antonelli — the winner of the last three Grand Prix races — accused Russell of pushing him off before demanding a penalty.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accused
Adjective
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The conservative-leaning New York Post has also reported Wahhaj was listed as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The corporate defendants are both incorporated in New York.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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All defendants except Samuel Machado are expected to return for a status conference and further arraignment on July 30.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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By 200 meters, Hulst had charged into the lead.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Alvarez, 41, was in MacArthur Park on May 18 when he was approached by two police officers, who initially mistook him as the suspect in a vehicle theft, according to a Justice Department news release and a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in the Central District of California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The neighbor alerted authorities, who later named Stephany Byrom, 48, as a suspect.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Eighty percent of voters cited corporate profits as a top driver of high drug prices, and 73% blamed executive compensation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Trump has blamed his predecessor for many of the nation’s immigration problems.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Bartscher granted a downward departure, finding that Ryan’s conduct was less serious than typical culpable negligent cases and citing her remorse, court records show.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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In addition to the probe by the Maldives government, prosecutors in Rome have opened a culpable homicide investigation into the tragedy, sources told the Italian news agency ANSA.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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California Highway Patrol officers are assigned to the Express Lanes and those toll roads and can certainly see expired tags and choose to pull over offenders.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Davis was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Officials said death caps in particular have been the culprit behind a majority of cases, but there are no data on precisely how many are associated with each particular wild mushroom.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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This can occur with or without skin markings, which may be mistaken for seemingly benign culprits like bug bites or an allergic reaction.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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