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she was accused of lying on the employment application
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Recent Examples of accused
Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 June 2026
He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Armenian authorities accused Russian peacekeepers deployed to the region of failing to stop Azerbaijan’s onslaught.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Karmelo Anthony, who was also 17 at the time, is accused of stabbing Metcalf at the April 2025 track meet.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
An Oakland man accused of crashing into a San Francisco business and leaving the scene last weekend has been arrested, police said on Friday.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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
The incumbent has accused the Sokoloff family of trying to buy the seat.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
Brown and her crew spent an additional six months documenting the aftermath of this revelation, including new interviews with the families of the victims as well as a sit-down with Brashers’ daughter and one of the men who had, for years, been wrongfully accused of the crime.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 June 2026
He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Armenian authorities accused Russian peacekeepers deployed to the region of failing to stop Azerbaijan’s onslaught.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Karmelo Anthony, who was also 17 at the time, is accused of stabbing Metcalf at the April 2025 track meet.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
An Oakland man accused of crashing into a San Francisco business and leaving the scene last weekend has been arrested, police said on Friday.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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
The incumbent has accused the Sokoloff family of trying to buy the seat.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 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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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Bryant charged Black church members in Kansas City to engage more with the community and introduce practical solutions.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 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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The true culprits are the millions of Americans who simply remain neutral when democracy is threatened.—
Matthew E.K. Hall,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Another possible culprit is a worn or broken belt.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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