as in accused
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to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Recent Examples of arraigned
He will be arraigned on October 21, according to court records.
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
He is being held on $50,000 bail and is expected to be arraigned Wednesday in Sacramento Superior Court.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Gein was arraigned on a single count of first-degree murder for Worden's death.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Those arrested on Tuesday will be arraigned on Thursday in the Eastern District of Arkansas, the release says.
—Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, and Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, were arraigned Tuesday at a Riverside County court on charges of murder and making a false police report, court records show.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The two-time Grammy winner is set to be arraigned on Monday, and bail would be set during the arraignment.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 Aug. 2025
On Friday, when Trevino was scheduled to be arraigned, Ernest appeared in the courthouse with Wanda's friends and family members, the outlet reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
He’s scheduled to be arraigned today at the Van Nuys courthouse.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
He is being held on $50,000 bail and is expected to be arraigned Wednesday in Sacramento Superior Court.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Gein was arraigned on a single count of first-degree murder for Worden's death.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Those arrested on Tuesday will be arraigned on Thursday in the Eastern District of Arkansas, the release says.
—Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, and Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, were arraigned Tuesday at a Riverside County court on charges of murder and making a false police report, court records show.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The two-time Grammy winner is set to be arraigned on Monday, and bail would be set during the arraignment.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 Aug. 2025
On Friday, when Trevino was scheduled to be arraigned, Ernest appeared in the courthouse with Wanda's friends and family members, the outlet reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
He’s scheduled to be arraigned today at the Van Nuys courthouse.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arraigned
Verb
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After his asylum was revoked in June, the federal government accused Soliman of having ties to terrorist groups.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Brown became entangled in a controversy of her own this spring when she was indicted alongside her two adult daughters on charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud used to falsely obtain pandemic relief loans.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The plea comes nearly a year after 18 motorcycle gang members, including 16 from Missouri, were indicted in federal court in connection to a series of armed assaults on members of rival organizations.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Naturally, the orphans start being tormented by a demon, who was summoned after the girl’s parents prayed to whatever entity would bring their daughter back.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Analysts also cited lower labor costs, the weaker yuan, innovative technological developments and a robust battery supply chain among Beijing’s key advantages.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the severe situation and evacuation warnings, there are still a significant number of residents who remain in the city who have cited different reasons for staying, including not being able to afford the costs of evacuation and transportation.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jake and Rebecca were arrested that same day on suspicion of murder and booked into custody.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The interview took place at a Tarrant County jail where Obiedo had been booked on an offense in another case.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soon after, Han himself was impeached after being accused of aiding Yoon in the martial law declaration.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Paxton was impeached by 60 House Republicans on 20 charges, including bribery.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bucur was charged with first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, with his bail set at $75,000, police said.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Macron alone cannot be blamed for the rising far-right, which is on the march across the West.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Within months of his release, Brown was charged with assaulting his sister, and according to WSOC-TV, even Brown's mother has blamed the courts for allowing her son to be out in the community.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Arraigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arraigned. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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