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
Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Variety, the film was set to address Chandler’s allegations directly, with a scene of investigators searching Jackson’s Neverland Ranch for evidence.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Maduro has repeatedly denied the allegations that he is involved in drug trafficking.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Reed’s 2019 documentary, Leaving Neverland, a four-hour accounting of the allegations against Jackson, is excruciatingly detailed and powerfully compelling.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
The settlement that was reached resolved the allegations against UConn, its police department, state police and the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
As the journalist David Bixenspan, who has reported on the ring-boy allegations, has detailed, Cole enrolled at a community college.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In court filings, CareTrust and Kalesta denied the allegations.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Variety, the film was set to address Chandler’s allegations directly, with a scene of investigators searching Jackson’s Neverland Ranch for evidence.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Maduro has repeatedly denied the allegations that he is involved in drug trafficking.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Reed’s 2019 documentary, Leaving Neverland, a four-hour accounting of the allegations against Jackson, is excruciatingly detailed and powerfully compelling.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
The settlement that was reached resolved the allegations against UConn, its police department, state police and the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
As the journalist David Bixenspan, who has reported on the ring-boy allegations, has detailed, Cole enrolled at a community college.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In court filings, CareTrust and Kalesta denied the allegations.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
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The comedian was subsequently taken off the air, sparking outcry and accusations of government censorship.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s raids come amid longstanding allegations that some Minnesota businesses, including those run by people of Somali descent, have fraudulently used federal funding – accusations that have been the subject of a federal investigation and a fiery congressional hearing last month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These noteworthy prosecutions, often built under racketeering or similar statutes, are resource-intensive, multiyear undertakings that culminate in sweeping indictments, dramatic news conferences and lengthy sentences.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The crackdown could expand beyond visa revocations to include federal indictments of Mexican politicians.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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