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Recent Examples of accuser
The accuser reported the assault during a doctor's appointment in December, according to court documents.
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Lori Dunn, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
One of Diggs’ attorneys told media that the receiver could reach a financial settlement with the accuser, in which she would be paid to relinquish any potential civil claims against him and, if there is a confidentiality provision, agree to no longer speak about the incident.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
However, the ongoing release of documents by the US government as well as the posthumous memoir of his accuser Virginia Giuffre ignited a firestorm of fresh scrutiny.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
After Jackson had testy courtroom exchanges with the accuser and his parents, the accuser invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination to stop testifying, which made the case crumble.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Freeman, an attorney representing Epstein accuser Maria Farmer and other survivors, said Saturday that her client feels vindicated after the document release.
—Michael R. Sisak, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Carroccia strictly questioned the 20-year-old accuser’s definition of consent during the trial, according to reports.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Inevitably, the accuser and perpetrator enter a bloodthirsty hunt where either side seeks after their own personal form of justice.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
By the end of October, both Khan and his accuser had requested an independent inquiry.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Lori Dunn, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
One of Diggs’ attorneys told media that the receiver could reach a financial settlement with the accuser, in which she would be paid to relinquish any potential civil claims against him and, if there is a confidentiality provision, agree to no longer speak about the incident.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
However, the ongoing release of documents by the US government as well as the posthumous memoir of his accuser Virginia Giuffre ignited a firestorm of fresh scrutiny.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
After Jackson had testy courtroom exchanges with the accuser and his parents, the accuser invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination to stop testifying, which made the case crumble.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Freeman, an attorney representing Epstein accuser Maria Farmer and other survivors, said Saturday that her client feels vindicated after the document release.
—Michael R. Sisak, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Carroccia strictly questioned the 20-year-old accuser’s definition of consent during the trial, according to reports.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Inevitably, the accuser and perpetrator enter a bloodthirsty hunt where either side seeks after their own personal form of justice.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
By the end of October, both Khan and his accuser had requested an independent inquiry.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuser
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Instead, the lawsuit argued, law enforcement in the area where the harasser lived should have served the papers.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Dec. 2025
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Moreover, when harassers disproportionately target women, people of color and LGBTQ officials, entire communities are systematically excluded from participation in self-governance.—
Ernestine Nettles,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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District Attorney Spencer Merriweather on Monday also asked the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate the petitioners’ claims, including looking into whether McFadden committed any crime.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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The full scope of the petitioners’ politics is unknown).—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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Iris Apatow and Costa D'Angelo are the latest troublemakers to stir the pot at Baird.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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His older brother, Leonard Kibrick, had played the main troublemaker in the series, giving Spanky (George McFarland), Alfalfa (Carl Switzer), Buckwheat (Billie Thomas) and Darla (Darla Hood) a hard time, before Bond replaced him in 1936.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a previous statement to Maryland Matters, an EPA spokesperson criticized Maryland for not complying with its directive to reissue the air permit with instructions for appellants to go to the Environmental Appeals Board.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Aug. 2025
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Appeals are filed online through the county here, and appellants should get a confirmation email after filing, Beasley said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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Jeffrey Tambor is the corrupt Mayor of Whoville and the Grinch’s lifelong tormenter, Augustus May Who, who sets his hatred of Christmas in motion.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Nov. 2025
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Half mentor, half tormentor, Alex ruled her empire from a four-poster bed — brash, brilliant, and impossible to cross.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The defendants' sentences were reduced because they were abused by the victims, in accordance with the New York Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, legislation that Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney criticized.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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As my experience showed, a heavy reliance on physical abuse makes for proficient torturers, not skilled interrogators.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hopper grabs El and leaves Kali behind to be captured by her torturers again.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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Xreal filed its patent case in Texas, a jurisdiction long favored in patent litigation for its plaintiff friendly reputation.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The complaint highlighted several times executives made statements plaintiffs said were intended to mislead.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Accuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuser. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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