arraigning

verb

present participle of arraign
as in appealing
law 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 Synonyms for arraigning
  1. accusing
  2. summoning
  3. citing
  4. booking
  5. indicting
  6. criticizing
  7. impeaching
  8. blaming
Verb
  • Knight has spent much of his main roster run accusing Reigns and the Bloodline of using strength in numbers without fighting fair fights.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adri Salido / Getty Images The crisis has fueled anti-immigration rhetoric throughout Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions within the European Union over border policy, with Spain accusing some partners of an unhelpful and polarizing response.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of accusing
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  • Various Maji clans such as the Omi Clan, or Maji of Water, and Ikú Clan, or Maji of Life and Death, practice different forms of magic, with Omi Tiders wielding waves and Ikù Reapers, like Zelie’s mother, summoning souls.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • The book recounts the Russian attack on the town through the eyes of a magical forest spirit who protects it, summoning floodwaters and winds to drive away the invaders.
    — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of summoning
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  • In June, a federal judge ruled against Katherine and Garry Leach, finding that federal courts could not weigh in on how churches spend their donations, citing First Amendment protections.
    — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The timeline Charlotte City Council and CRTPO rescinded support for the project in May citing concerns of the design and the impact on communities near the Interstate.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of citing
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  • Many bucket list adventures for 2026 require advance planning, with some trips booking months ahead.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Some industry folks are already booking hotels and Airbnbs, while some talent may prefer to stay in Denver, only a half-hour drive away, which hosts fancier hotels like the Four Seasons and a massive international airport hub.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of booking
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  • Now Washington has sharply escalated tensions by indicting the 94-year-old former Cuban president, Raúl Castro (brother of Fidel).
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
  • Natalie Neysa Alund Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez fired back at the Justice Department for indicting Castro on Wednesday, saying the country acted in self defense in the more than three-decade-old killings.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Definition of indicting
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  • After the match, British politicians and fans took to social media to vent their anger, helping amplify a wave of online posts criticizing both Argentina and its national team, digital researchers said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Rather than responding to detailed questions for this story, Sarnecki issued a statement criticizing wasteful government spending.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of criticizing
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  • However, impeaching a judge is rare.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Also running is George Conway, who helped start the anti-Trump group, The Lincoln Project, and has centered his candidacy on impeaching the president.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
Definition of impeaching
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  • Affiliate revenue fell 17% to $126 million, with the company blaming basic subscriber declines.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Wright said that the argument blaming solar power for raising electricity bills doesn’t make much sense.
    — Velvet Wu July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blaming
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