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
Greenwood, Mendy and Bissouma denied the allegations against them.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
More than 100 people working in legal, events and residuals departments went on strike over allegations of unfair labor practice, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
What the city got from some within the police department was more than 80 pages of complaints, criticisms and concerns about then-police chief Mikael Dahlstrom, allegations that led to him resigning in November after the city decided not to carry out a formal investigation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Police said those charges are unrelated to the molestation allegations.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The criminal probe is looking into allegations that Jerome Powell, the current Fed chair, lied to Congress about the state of expensive renovations to the Fed’s offices.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The sordid allegations are a part of an ongoing lawsuit between the parties.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Qrypt had been negotiating its first large contract, with the Pentagon, until a counterintelligence official called about Broidy’s allegations.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
More than 100 people working in legal, events and residuals departments went on strike over allegations of unfair labor practice, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
What the city got from some within the police department was more than 80 pages of complaints, criticisms and concerns about then-police chief Mikael Dahlstrom, allegations that led to him resigning in November after the city decided not to carry out a formal investigation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Police said those charges are unrelated to the molestation allegations.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The criminal probe is looking into allegations that Jerome Powell, the current Fed chair, lied to Congress about the state of expensive renovations to the Fed’s offices.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The sordid allegations are a part of an ongoing lawsuit between the parties.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Qrypt had been negotiating its first large contract, with the Pentagon, until a counterintelligence official called about Broidy’s allegations.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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The accusations against Lopez are extensive.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even if prosecutors are able to secure indictments, Benza said the timeline could stretch well beyond the current presidential term.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cusick said prosecutors had also presented evidence to a grand jury seeking indictments against Clyde Hedrick, who authorities allege was the person responsible for the deaths of the four women and had been Elmore's longtime friend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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