as in indicts
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
she was accused of lying on the employment application
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Recent Examples of accuses
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven for militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan, especially for the Pakistani Taliban.
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Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual player performance in violation of Arizona's gambling laws.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit accuses Shell of reneging on a deal involving a TV show but tells a much broader story of the government influencing Paramount’s business dealings.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
But Tesla’s Cybertruck is the main focus of the suit filed in Alameda County Superior Court, which accuses the company of selling vehicles with a dangerous, defective design while knowing the risk of serious injuries and death.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
The companies are hoping the distinction will shield them from litigation that accuses the businesses of running unlicensed gaming operations.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
The new administration accuses the Gainey administration of raiding city trust funds to pay for some programs and departments while underfunding others.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring the Pakistani Taliban, which Islamabad says carries out attacks inside Pakistan; Kabul denies the allegation.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The suit accuses Winters and the other defendants of taking advantage of her loyalty and integrity.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual player performance in violation of Arizona's gambling laws.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit accuses Shell of reneging on a deal involving a TV show but tells a much broader story of the government influencing Paramount’s business dealings.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
But Tesla’s Cybertruck is the main focus of the suit filed in Alameda County Superior Court, which accuses the company of selling vehicles with a dangerous, defective design while knowing the risk of serious injuries and death.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
The companies are hoping the distinction will shield them from litigation that accuses the businesses of running unlicensed gaming operations.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
The new administration accuses the Gainey administration of raiding city trust funds to pay for some programs and departments while underfunding others.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring the Pakistani Taliban, which Islamabad says carries out attacks inside Pakistan; Kabul denies the allegation.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The suit accuses Winters and the other defendants of taking advantage of her loyalty and integrity.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuses
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Israeli court indicts the brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini for smuggling tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigarettes into Gaza during the war.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where Rockwell observed, McNaughton indicts.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No reasons have been given for the changes of heart, but the Iranian diaspora in Australia blames pressure from Tehran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, a drone strike that the M23 blames on Congolese forces killed a French United Nations staffer in the key city of Goma, less than a month after a similar strike killed the rebel group's spokesperson and injured several others.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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