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
In February, the dependency court substantiated these allegations.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Troopers said the suspect admitted to the allegations when confronted, according to Lex 18.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Anyone with additional allegations or information about Dean is asked to call Detective Donalson at 817-459-5632.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Anyone with information on additional allegations involving Dean is asked to call Detective Donalson at 817-459-5632.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Unlocking about $20 billion of EU funds for Hungary frozen during Orbán’s time in office over rule-of-law and corruption allegations is also among the new prime minister’s top priorities.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
No customers have reported identity theft based on the allegations in the suit, according to a court notice.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Among other allegations, Betty Broderick was suspected of conducting a longtime vendetta against the couple, including ramming her car into the two-story brick home on Cypress Avenue.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
State leaders said that the allegations warranted a further investigation.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Troopers said the suspect admitted to the allegations when confronted, according to Lex 18.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Anyone with additional allegations or information about Dean is asked to call Detective Donalson at 817-459-5632.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Anyone with information on additional allegations involving Dean is asked to call Detective Donalson at 817-459-5632.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Unlocking about $20 billion of EU funds for Hungary frozen during Orbán’s time in office over rule-of-law and corruption allegations is also among the new prime minister’s top priorities.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
No customers have reported identity theft based on the allegations in the suit, according to a court notice.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Among other allegations, Betty Broderick was suspected of conducting a longtime vendetta against the couple, including ramming her car into the two-story brick home on Cypress Avenue.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
State leaders said that the allegations warranted a further investigation.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
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Adán Fúnez, a former mayor of the city of Tocoa, was captured at his home on suspicion of masterminding the killing, after years of accusations by religious and environmental leaders.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Musk’s lawyer grilled Altman about accusations of dishonesty from OpenAI’s board members, his investments and his brief, tumultuous ousting as CEO in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Most take years to develop, meaning cases that are being investigated right now likely won’t see indictments or civil actions for several years.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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McMorris also said corruption indictments and convictions have played a significant role in City Council turnover over the last several election cycles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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