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Recent Examples of accused
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Ruben Flores, who was accused of helping to dispose of Smart’s remains, was found not guilty of being an accessory to the crime.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The current president accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of inciting violence.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Earlier, Russia and Ukraine had accused each other of violating ceasefires that each had separately declared.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Olathe Schools was one of three Kansas City area districts accused by the federal education department’s Student Privacy Policy Office and Office for Civil Rights of having policies that violate Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
—Kendrick Calfee
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Israel and the militant group have repeatedly accused one another of violating the agreement.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
What crimes was Allison Mack accused of?
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In his state case, King is accused of killing Marquis Simmons, 25, in Milton in a July 2021 shooting.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Verb
Jenkinson, who faces two counts, is accused of threatening Andrew on Wednesday and another man on Tuesday.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Ruben Flores, who was accused of helping to dispose of Smart’s remains, was found not guilty of being an accessory to the crime.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The current president accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of inciting violence.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Earlier, Russia and Ukraine had accused each other of violating ceasefires that each had separately declared.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Olathe Schools was one of three Kansas City area districts accused by the federal education department’s Student Privacy Policy Office and Office for Civil Rights of having policies that violate Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
—Kendrick Calfee
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Israel and the militant group have repeatedly accused one another of violating the agreement.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
What crimes was Allison Mack accused of?
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In his state case, King is accused of killing Marquis Simmons, 25, in Milton in a July 2021 shooting.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 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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Four other people, including the defendant's cousin Ronald Crawley, were charged with helping kidnap Arnett.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Investigators had 1,000 pages of messages between Campbell and Gerodemos and other co-defendants.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Kirill Kaprizov spent so much time in the Avalanche crease Saturday, Bednar could’ve charged him rent.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Inver Grove Heights police are asking anyone who lives in the area and has outdoor cameras to check them for video of the incident or the suspect.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Contacted by deputies, the person at the campground said that the suspect had charged at him while holding a running chainsaw.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Angels In The Asylum blamed the closure on the film being unable to resolve financing issues with John Cairns and his company, Parkland Pictures.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The brothers both pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice and Alexander also pleaded guilty to culpable homicide.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Mason Miller is the only reliever not culpable in one of those losses.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Surveying their home after the offenders had fled, Victim A told police that three Rolex watches and their work laptop were missing.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Eriana Haynes received 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to aiding an offender.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The plot is easy to follow and the culprit isn’t revealed until the last 10 minutes of the film.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The culprit here is a potent derivative of kratom — 7-OH — stocked at vape shops and gas stations until California’s very recent crackdown.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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