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
On Saturday, the same day that Moskin’s Times report was published, both Noma and Redzepi posted statements to their social-media accounts addressing the allegations.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live on Saturday (March 14) for his second turn as host and musical guest, using his monologue to address years of queerbaiting allegations with a joke that brought down the house — and made headlines before the credits rolled.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Corpus, who faced multiple misconduct allegations while sheriff, was unanimously removed by the Board of Supervisors in October.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Danish culinary star has quit Noma after abuse allegations from former employees.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
If the allegations are proven true, Guduru will be terminated from the Education Department, the spokeswoman said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The allegations overshadowed Noma's $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
All three allegations against Rasul are pending either in criminal court or in the state professional discipline documents.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
OpenAI and Microsoft have denied his allegations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live on Saturday (March 14) for his second turn as host and musical guest, using his monologue to address years of queerbaiting allegations with a joke that brought down the house — and made headlines before the credits rolled.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Corpus, who faced multiple misconduct allegations while sheriff, was unanimously removed by the Board of Supervisors in October.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Danish culinary star has quit Noma after abuse allegations from former employees.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
If the allegations are proven true, Guduru will be terminated from the Education Department, the spokeswoman said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The allegations overshadowed Noma's $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
All three allegations against Rasul are pending either in criminal court or in the state professional discipline documents.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
OpenAI and Microsoft have denied his allegations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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The resolution names no specific vendors, although some board members and public speakers made accusations against specific businesses.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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CoreCivic has faced a slew of lawsuits that include accusations of medical neglect and falsifying records to cover up unsafe conditions in its facilities.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When the investigation is complete, a decision will be made on whether to seek felony indictments and then proceed to trial.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The House took no formal action but a Leon County grand jury was convened, but so far not indictments or reports have been issued from that probe.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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