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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
Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency has accused Israel of striking the airport.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The agent, identified as Brian Palacios, has been accused of making racist remarks about Black people and Latinos, court records show.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The bankruptcy filing came after a lawsuit in Solano County that accused Smart Axe of breaching a contract with the owners of Solano Town Center in Fairfield.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
An East Price Hill man is accused of hiding in wait before fatally shooting a woman at an Avondale apartment building, according to Cincinnati police.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
An officer with the Detroit Police Department is accused of stealing explicit photos from a woman's phone as she was detained, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Saturday.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Four young men were accused of the killings, but more than 30 years later, DNA and ballistic evidence laid the blame squarely on the late Robert Eugene Brashers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
When Altman was briefly fired in late 2023, he had been accused of deceiving OpenAI’s nonprofit board.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Federal authorities have accused Casap of planning his parents’ murders, buying a drone and explosives and sharing his plans with others, including a Russian speaker.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency has accused Israel of striking the airport.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The agent, identified as Brian Palacios, has been accused of making racist remarks about Black people and Latinos, court records show.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The bankruptcy filing came after a lawsuit in Solano County that accused Smart Axe of breaching a contract with the owners of Solano Town Center in Fairfield.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
An East Price Hill man is accused of hiding in wait before fatally shooting a woman at an Avondale apartment building, according to Cincinnati police.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
An officer with the Detroit Police Department is accused of stealing explicit photos from a woman's phone as she was detained, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Saturday.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Four young men were accused of the killings, but more than 30 years later, DNA and ballistic evidence laid the blame squarely on the late Robert Eugene Brashers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
When Altman was briefly fired in late 2023, he had been accused of deceiving OpenAI’s nonprofit board.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 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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Attorneys for the defendants say it was supposed to be a peaceful noise demonstration turned wrong when an officer was shot during an altercation with a protester.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit, whose defendants include the Department of Homeland Security, argues that federal officers' use of such munitions is a retaliation against protesters that chills their First Amendment rights.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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She has not been charged with any crime.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Noriega, whom The Washington Post could not reach for comment, was charged with custodial interference, a felony in Arizona.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chief Hughes said police are still investigating for a possible suspect or motive.—
FOX19 Digital Staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, is being treated at Swedish, Cherry Hills Village police said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company blamed the understaffing and dangerous conditions on industry-wide challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump has blamed the strike on Iran and said that the country possesses and uses Tomahawk missiles.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their problems are myriad and appear contagious, with just about every player culpable recently.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The person with knowledge of the situation said Scavino was not responsible for the post but did not identify the culpable individual.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although when Brink was run from behind into the boards in the second period, Brock Faber took it upon himself to drop the gloves with the Vegas offender, earning a fighting major and a 10-minute misconduct.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Armond Langford, 32, is facing multiple charges including robbery, kidnapping, assault, wanton endangerment, fleeing/evading police, burglary and persistent felony offender.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Incorrectly cleaning your appliances and cookware or blunt forces from heavier objects are other culprits behind the visible scratches.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some of the tunnels are so elaborate that the culprits have even installed electricity and lighting.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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