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Recent Examples of accused
Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 14 June 2026
They are accused of operating a sophisticated drug trafficking operation from February 2024 through April 2026.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Other modeling insiders in the DOJ records have not been accused of any wrongdoing and have denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The six-time major champion was accused of making inappropriate contact with a female employee before a round of golf this spring at The Farms Golf Club in the San Diego area.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
In a lawsuit filed just four days before the Tran lawsuit, Daddino was accused of negligently crashing into a man named Louis Scinta on April 2, 2025, on Sample Road.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The original filing was redacted and concealed the names of a captain and a major within the Police Department who were accused of changing time cards.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Armenian authorities accused Russian peacekeepers deployed to the region of failing to stop Azerbaijan’s onslaught.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
As of June 6, Platner stands accused of laying hands on one named woman, and of intimidating behavior against two other women who thus far have not been named.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Verb
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said this posed a threat to maritime security and accused the EU of intimidating civilian vessels.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 14 June 2026
They are accused of operating a sophisticated drug trafficking operation from February 2024 through April 2026.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Other modeling insiders in the DOJ records have not been accused of any wrongdoing and have denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The six-time major champion was accused of making inappropriate contact with a female employee before a round of golf this spring at The Farms Golf Club in the San Diego area.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
In a lawsuit filed just four days before the Tran lawsuit, Daddino was accused of negligently crashing into a man named Louis Scinta on April 2, 2025, on Sample Road.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The original filing was redacted and concealed the names of a captain and a major within the Police Department who were accused of changing time cards.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Armenian authorities accused Russian peacekeepers deployed to the region of failing to stop Azerbaijan’s onslaught.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
As of June 6, Platner stands accused of laying hands on one named woman, and of intimidating behavior against two other women who thus far have not been named.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accused
Adjective
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Jim Trusty, the lawyer for Rozier, excoriated the league after a hearing Wednesday that served as a status update on Rozier’s case, as well as the other three defendants who remain indicted alongside him.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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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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Two of those victims were discovered decades ago, and investigators are examining other cases possibly linked to the defendant, Dwight Rhone, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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His attorney says the defendant climbed the Temescal Canyon hillside only to watch New Year’s fireworks, immediately called 911, and that no physical evidence links him to starting the fire.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Samad Taylor was called up on June 3 and charged with putting a charge in the Padres.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Yes, every life includes some unique and untold combination of experiences for which other people are morally culpable.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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The Delhi Police registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against unknown persons in connection with the fire and an investigation was underway.—
Arshad R. Zargar,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Working in conjunction with the FBI, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has continued to turn over new leads — from DNA evidence recovered at Nancy's home to a suspect and his mother being detained in connection with the case.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In March 2026, a detainee escaped from the facility, which ICE officials blamed on the contractors' inability to track people housed there.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Its satellites have been blamed for interfering with astronomical observations and posing an ever-increasing risk of space collisions.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The Justice Department also noted that Ereg's wife, Najmo Ahmed, who worked at the business and received payroll payments directly from Feeding Our Future, pleaded guilty last year to money laundering charges and is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The offender fled in a red SUV in an unknown direction.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The program, which is likely to run in the afternoons or evenings, and would be open anyone looking to change careers, returning veterans and ex-offenders, Awwad said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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