as in indicting
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
she was accused of lying on the employment application
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Recent Examples of accusing
The lawsuit alleges Williams made defamatory statements falsely accusing her of criminal conduct, including embezzlement, during his time as Opa-locka city manager before he was terminated by the city commission in 2024.
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Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 17 June 2026
But the film received criticism in the aftermath of its release, with some naysayers accusing it of being alarmist or exaggerated.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Their parents have since filed numerous lawsuits against Camp Mystic, accusing the family who runs it of gross negligence and a failure to take commonsense measures that could have saved their children’s lives.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Victim tearful in court Only one of the women accusing him of rape was in court to hear the verdict.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Only one of the women accusing him of rape was in court for the verdict.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Florida’s attorney general on Monday said the state is suing TikTok, accusing the social media company of violating state law, misleading parents and exposing children to harmful and addictive content.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Dwight William Rhone pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder, which include special circumstances allegations accusing him of committing multiple murders, during a brief hearing in Chula Vista Superior Court.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Before sentencing, the victim's mother delivered an emotional statement accusing Roberts of preying on a child entrusted to her care.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 17 June 2026
But the film received criticism in the aftermath of its release, with some naysayers accusing it of being alarmist or exaggerated.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Their parents have since filed numerous lawsuits against Camp Mystic, accusing the family who runs it of gross negligence and a failure to take commonsense measures that could have saved their children’s lives.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Victim tearful in court Only one of the women accusing him of rape was in court to hear the verdict.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Only one of the women accusing him of rape was in court for the verdict.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Florida’s attorney general on Monday said the state is suing TikTok, accusing the social media company of violating state law, misleading parents and exposing children to harmful and addictive content.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Dwight William Rhone pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder, which include special circumstances allegations accusing him of committing multiple murders, during a brief hearing in Chula Vista Superior Court.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Before sentencing, the victim's mother delivered an emotional statement accusing Roberts of preying on a child entrusted to her care.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accusing
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Now Washington has sharply escalated tensions by indicting the 94-year-old former Cuban president, Raúl Castro (brother of Fidel).—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
22 May 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez fired back at the Justice Department for indicting Castro on Wednesday, saying the country acted in self defense in the more than three-decade-old killings.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Rodrigo eventually countered that her detractors were blaming the wrong person.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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On Thursday, the company was sued by a Canadian blaming the chatbot for her daughter’s decision to hang herself.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That’ll be the same on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (USB-C) and AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe charging case (Lightning).—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Accusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accusing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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