as in accusations
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 allegations
Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats are keeping close watch on Tuesday's main Senate primary, as their candidate faces some alarming allegations of past aggressive behavior.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
The nation's Central Election Committee confirmed Saturday that the party could run after a member of another opposition party, Republic, appealed for Strong Armenia to be barred over corruption allegations.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Commentators and analysts for the sport’s media partners rarely discuss the allegations, but many fans still carry deep negative feelings towards Zverev.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
No customers have reported identity theft based on the allegations in the suit, according to a court notice.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The Senate Ethics Committee also investigated allegations that Packwood solicited jobs from lobbyists for his ex-wife, used his staff to try to threaten the female accusers into keeping quiet and obstructed the investigation by altering his personal diaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
In a statement posted on social media, Sherrill said the Department of Homeland Security had agreed to restore visitation at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in Newark that has become the focus of demonstrations over allegations of poor conditions and the mistreatment of detainees.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly denied the allegations, releasing facility menus to prove detainees are provided three daily meals with options like chicken fajitas and Salisbury steak.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats are keeping close watch on Tuesday's main Senate primary, as their candidate faces some alarming allegations of past aggressive behavior.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
The nation's Central Election Committee confirmed Saturday that the party could run after a member of another opposition party, Republic, appealed for Strong Armenia to be barred over corruption allegations.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Commentators and analysts for the sport’s media partners rarely discuss the allegations, but many fans still carry deep negative feelings towards Zverev.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
No customers have reported identity theft based on the allegations in the suit, according to a court notice.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The Senate Ethics Committee also investigated allegations that Packwood solicited jobs from lobbyists for his ex-wife, used his staff to try to threaten the female accusers into keeping quiet and obstructed the investigation by altering his personal diaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
In a statement posted on social media, Sherrill said the Department of Homeland Security had agreed to restore visitation at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in Newark that has become the focus of demonstrations over allegations of poor conditions and the mistreatment of detainees.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly denied the allegations, releasing facility menus to prove detainees are provided three daily meals with options like chicken fajitas and Salisbury steak.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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In the weeks before release, the film faced several accusations of using generative AI in its special effects, which various members of the production have denied.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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The sergeant was suspended without pay from the MSP around the same time that the accusations emerged publicly.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Prior to his departure from Oakland, Duffey had provided key evidence to federal agents that led to criminal indictments against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The spring push led to 1,139 arrests, 984 seized firearms and 615 criminal indictments.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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