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
Democrats, immigration advocates and local officials decried ICE tactics, including allegations of racial profiling and aggressive tactics.
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Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Hammer also reflected on the allegations and their impact on his career.
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Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
No criminal charges resulted, and the court's ruling focused on the women's right to speak publicly about their claims rather than whether the allegations were true.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Peltola, the challenger and Alaska Democrats have all denied those allegations.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Hammer also reflected on the allegations and their impact on his career.
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Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
No criminal charges resulted, and the court's ruling focused on the women's right to speak publicly about their claims rather than whether the allegations were true.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Peltola, the challenger and Alaska Democrats have all denied those allegations.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.
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Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.
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Plascencia demanded Davis either compensate the losing bets or make Beasley fix more games, according to the indictment.
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Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests by federal prosecutors in a sweeping indictment that included four other co-conspirators.
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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