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Recent Examples of accused
Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Israel accused hundreds of UNRWA employees in Gaza of working with terrorist groups and banned the organization from operating in Israel in 2024, effectively blocking its foreign staff and aid from entering the enclave.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
He was also sued in 2024 by Dwayne Haskins' widow, who accused him of defrauding her of $275,000 in a dog-breeding business out of the Dominican Republic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
And in Kansas City, a recent federal lawsuit accused authorities of unlawfully detaining dozens of people, including four Missouri and Kansas immigrants who were held in custody without bond for months.
—Sofi Zeman
april 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Some of its members and those of some of its sister organizations have been implicated in – or accused of - instigating attacks against India's Muslim and Christian minorities.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
He also was accused of traffic violations.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Abugharbieh is accused of premediated murder with a weapon.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The only constant across different time periods and milieus is that no one has wanted to be accused of it.
—Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Israel accused hundreds of UNRWA employees in Gaza of working with terrorist groups and banned the organization from operating in Israel in 2024, effectively blocking its foreign staff and aid from entering the enclave.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
He was also sued in 2024 by Dwayne Haskins' widow, who accused him of defrauding her of $275,000 in a dog-breeding business out of the Dominican Republic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
And in Kansas City, a recent federal lawsuit accused authorities of unlawfully detaining dozens of people, including four Missouri and Kansas immigrants who were held in custody without bond for months.
—Sofi Zeman
april 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Some of its members and those of some of its sister organizations have been implicated in – or accused of - instigating attacks against India's Muslim and Christian minorities.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
He also was accused of traffic violations.
—Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Abugharbieh is accused of premediated murder with a weapon.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 25 Apr. 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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An Alford plea allows defendants in criminal court cases to maintain their innocence in relation to an alleged crime, while simultaneously agreeing to plead guilty, according to the United States Department of Justice.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Montoya and two other defendants charged in the case are not part of the agreement and are scheduled to proceed toward a September trial.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Russell was charged in state court with voluntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, receiving a jail sentence and probation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington took advantage of three walks, one intentional, and a run-scoring passed ball charged to catcher Drew Romo in the inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police identified Delgado-Cordoba as a suspect through his rideshare profile, social media and DNA.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both Macron and the UNIFIL force blamed Hezbollah, but the Lebanese militant group denied involvement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The explosions were blamed on the negligent handling of dynamite in a barracks close to residential areas.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to Woolf, Kovarcik acted as Rahman’s supervisor and was found to be much more culpable for what transpired.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The unlawful taking of items from within a building which is either open to the general public or to which the offender has legal access.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, Gregory Keyier-Deniro Davis was also found guilty of four counts of felony firearm, felony assault, assault with intent to commit great bodily harm and habitual offender.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Adding teeth whitening toothpaste to your daily brushing routine is an excellent way to address discoloration caused by popular culprits such as coffee, wine and smoking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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