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
All the owners, including Allen, have denied the allegations against them in court filings or in statements to the news media.
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Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
The lewd conduct allegation has not resulted in charges, but in court, prosecutors said there is probable cause and indicated that charges could be filed in the future.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Johnson didn't directly respond to that allegation when asked about it on CBS Mornings.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Gregg Lukenbill’s new lawsuit includes allegations that the city retaliated after the filing of the initial claim with the city on June 27.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
The lewd conduct allegation has not resulted in charges, but in court, prosecutors said there is probable cause and indicated that charges could be filed in the future.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Johnson didn't directly respond to that allegation when asked about it on CBS Mornings.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Gregg Lukenbill’s new lawsuit includes allegations that the city retaliated after the filing of the initial claim with the city on June 27.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
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Fans continue to point out that on algorithmic platforms such as TikTok, stories about straight white people falling in love are promoted above all others, and the community is also rife with plagiarism accusations.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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An arrest is merely an accusation, and Sanchez should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of sentencing, Combs' attorneys submitted several letters on his behalf, including one from an ex-girlfriend originally identified as Victim #3 in the government's indictment.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The grand jury indictment means the former fire chief’s criminal case skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves directly to trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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