as in accusation
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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Recent Examples of allegation
Seven other claims in the class-action case remain unresolved, including allegations of inadequate medical and mental health care, poor safety protocols, lack of dental care and over-incarceration of people of color.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
That could mean the files contain information or allegations dealing with third parties who have never been charged with a crime.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Martin replaced former Chief Keith Tomey, who was fired over misconduct allegations involving the misuse of a city vehicle, city firefighters playing in a charity softball game, and unproven claims of retaliatory behavior involving City Manager Terrence Moore.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Trump's latest allegations suggest that the cost has now risen to $3.1 billion.
—CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
That could mean the files contain information or allegations dealing with third parties who have never been charged with a crime.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Martin replaced former Chief Keith Tomey, who was fired over misconduct allegations involving the misuse of a city vehicle, city firefighters playing in a charity softball game, and unproven claims of retaliatory behavior involving City Manager Terrence Moore.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Trump's latest allegations suggest that the cost has now risen to $3.1 billion.
—CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
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With a hearing set to begin Monday, the sheriff faces possible removal due to multiple accusations of corruption and misconduct.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Speaking at an event at The Kennedy Center, Trump firmly rejected accusations that his intervention was authoritarian, instead framing the move as a necessary step to restore safety in the nation’s capital.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kehoe’s motion does not explain why his office wanted to close the case and Brad Bondi’s filing does not provide details on the materials that may have led federal prosecutors to stop their pursuit of an indictment against Amesty.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Several defendants being prosecuted on criminal charges in New Jersey have argued Habba was not lawfully appointed, and thus the indictments against them are invalid and should be dropped.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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