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
Some of the allegations included removing protective plastic guards covering actresses’ vaginas during the filming of intimate scenes, and Franco getting angry when actresses didn’t want to go topless.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The film reignited prior child molestation allegations and led the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office to reopen its investigation into Jackson.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The lawsuit also included allegations that the student who was injured was the one who was punished, for allegedly using a racial slur.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The relative denied the allegations, according to CNN affiliate WCBS, and prosecutors said there was no evidence the boy was ever abused.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
On Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office said it had been made aware of the allegations against Green by Predator Poachers, after members of the group confronted the man early that morning.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2026
In a statement from his attorney, Mickelson appears to be ready to fight the allegations against him.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The film reignited prior child molestation allegations and led the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office to reopen its investigation into Jackson.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The lawsuit also included allegations that the student who was injured was the one who was punished, for allegedly using a racial slur.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The relative denied the allegations, according to CNN affiliate WCBS, and prosecutors said there was no evidence the boy was ever abused.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
On Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office said it had been made aware of the allegations against Green by Predator Poachers, after members of the group confronted the man early that morning.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2026
In a statement from his attorney, Mickelson appears to be ready to fight the allegations against him.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 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
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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