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
Global organization Human Rights Watch accused the festival of diverting attention away from allegations of the government’s severe repression of free speech and criticized comedians for performing on the behest of an oppressive regime.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The New York Jets have responded to allegations made by former employee Elaine Chen.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors asked the judge to let Mia address the court for about five minutes, even though her allegations are not tied directly to Combs’ conviction.
—Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
An ethics complaint against Greg Taylor The Indiana Democratic Party got its first test case for the new code of conduct leaders adopted after a series of harassment allegations embroiled the party in 2024.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The company neither admitted nor denied the allegations under the settlement.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 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
Of all the legal dramas in Loving County, no suit contained allegations more damning for the Joneses than Fitzwater’s, whose allegations painted a portrait of naked election meddling and harassment.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The Journal Sentinel also reported that Coggs-Jones was investigated for allegations of misconduct in public office and filing false campaign finance reports.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The New York Jets have responded to allegations made by former employee Elaine Chen.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors asked the judge to let Mia address the court for about five minutes, even though her allegations are not tied directly to Combs’ conviction.
—Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
An ethics complaint against Greg Taylor The Indiana Democratic Party got its first test case for the new code of conduct leaders adopted after a series of harassment allegations embroiled the party in 2024.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The company neither admitted nor denied the allegations under the settlement.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 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
Of all the legal dramas in Loving County, no suit contained allegations more damning for the Joneses than Fitzwater’s, whose allegations painted a portrait of naked election meddling and harassment.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The Journal Sentinel also reported that Coggs-Jones was investigated for allegations of misconduct in public office and filing false campaign finance reports.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
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Four defeats in a row for his Augsburg team had drawn some unflattering commentary in the German media, with accusations that the 37-year-old coach was more mouth than method.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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King is accused of threatening Saulter to stay quiet about Goodloe’s allegations, according to the previous indictments.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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In all, the personal assistant funneled $407,102 in campaign donations on Hoffman's behalf between 2008 and 2020, including $45,500 to Wisconsin candidates and political committees, the indictments said.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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