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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
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The Prime Minister’s critics, even within his coalition, have long accused him of prolonging the war for political survival.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
During the moment, which aired on May 23, 2007, the then-panelists got into a heated exchange when O'Donnell accused Hasselbeck of not defending her against right-wing media criticism of her anti-war sentiments.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus a month ago today, has asked a judge for permission to wear civilian clothes in court and to appear without shackles and cuffs.
—Michael Ruiz , Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Sparks is accused of not only failing to purge two prior contempt findings, but has since engaged in behavior resulting in an additional finding of contempt.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The child ran away from the boy, who is accused of chasing him with the knife.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
In a Jan 10, 2025 statement around the time of Lacy's arrest, police also accused Lacy of fleeing the scene and failing to render aid.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Global organization Human Rights Watch accused the festival of diverting attention away from allegations of the government’s severe repression of free speech and criticized comedians for performing on the behest of an oppressive regime.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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The following year, several lawmakers were accused of failing to report income or disclose kickbacks, deepening public frustration.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The Prime Minister’s critics, even within his coalition, have long accused him of prolonging the war for political survival.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
During the moment, which aired on May 23, 2007, the then-panelists got into a heated exchange when O'Donnell accused Hasselbeck of not defending her against right-wing media criticism of her anti-war sentiments.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus a month ago today, has asked a judge for permission to wear civilian clothes in court and to appear without shackles and cuffs.
—Michael Ruiz , Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Sparks is accused of not only failing to purge two prior contempt findings, but has since engaged in behavior resulting in an additional finding of contempt.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
The child ran away from the boy, who is accused of chasing him with the knife.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
In a Jan 10, 2025 statement around the time of Lacy's arrest, police also accused Lacy of fleeing the scene and failing to render aid.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Global organization Human Rights Watch accused the festival of diverting attention away from allegations of the government’s severe repression of free speech and criticized comedians for performing on the behest of an oppressive regime.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accused
Verb
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to headline her first political rally since the Department of Justice indicted her on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, Paul allegedly crashed a boat into a bridge, killing one of his passengers, and was indicted on three felony charges.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In footage of actual bail hearings, judges are harsh and dismissive, even as defendants ask about the legal jargon being used to determine their fate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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In capital cases, defense teams typically begin mitigation work immediately, Spencer said, gathering background information that could humanize the defendant if the case reaches sentencing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jail logs say that Charles Anthony Boatwright, charged with murder by Baltimore police, was held in the Mecklenburg County jail for almost three months.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also in the Prem, Chris Richards was arguably culpable on Liverpool’s late equalizer, but was then spared by Eddie Nketiah’s dramatic 97th-minute winner.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Chicago's lawsuit says Glock has sold its firearms, despite knowing they can be easily converted, and Glock and stores like Eagles Sports Range are culpable for the spread of modified handguns.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors argued that Shockley's motive to kill Graham was because the trooper was investigating him as the prime suspect in a case of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The investigation eventually uncovers chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger (Merry), a seemingly quiet criminology PhD student, as the only suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In August, a gunman who blamed COVID vaccines for his depression opened fire on the agency’s Atlanta campus, killing a police officer.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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The woman long blamed for her role in the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521 is getting a modern makeover.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The offenders will get young women to send explicit photos using similar blackmailing tactics.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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If this is what’s happening, Durvasula advises talent leaders to figure out ways to keep offenders away from as many people as possible.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because access to opportunity is not evenly distributed, Patel adds that receiving help isn’t something to feel guilty about.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The indictment alleging mortgage fraud came after former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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