Synonyms of charges
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as in indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
charges of burglary and armed robbery that have yet to be proved
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as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your charge is to keep everyone else organized and busy
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as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we've received an official charge about how to handle the situation
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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement
the first charge of our armed forces is to defend this country against enemy attack
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as in attacks
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the famously disastrous charge led by General George Pickett at Gettysburg
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as in fees
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the charge for the book will be five dollars
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as in oversights
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
was given charge of the business during the owner's absence
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as in expenses
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the charges mounted at a dizzying pace as the building project went way over budget
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as in thrills
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the slopes at this resort aren't particularly challenging and aren't likely to give expert skiers much of a charge
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as in operations
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
he inherited charge of the Paris bureau after his supervisor quit
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as in asks
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in tasks
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
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as in orders
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accuses
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in packs
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in assaults
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in excites
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charges
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Edward Robert Campbell told the state television program on Friday the accused faced a host of possible charges including crimes associated with terrorist acts.
—Reuters 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The busts led to the arrest of eight suspects on state and federal charges, including one who was on the National Terrorist Watch List, authorities said.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Last week, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz said Rosen and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials must comply with court orders or risk criminal contempt charges.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The suspect, an Afghan national, pleaded not guilty this month to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, as well as two counts of assault with intent to kill in connection with two Guard members who subdued him at the scene.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the end, Bird pleaded guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced in 2016 on five counts stemming from that September 2014 incident.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Additional charges are still possible, Basterrechea said Monday.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Brand pleaded not guilty in May last year to those five charges and is due to stand trial in June.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Islamabad has long accused Kabul of providing a safe haven to militants fighting the Pakistani government — charges that Afghanistan's Taliban government denies.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
These days, the company still sometimes charges a variable cover fee for seated diners, depending on the establishment.
—Amelia Lucas,ryan Baker, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The Pixel 10 has a smaller 4,970mAh battery that charges at up to 30W via wire and 15W wirelessly using Qi2-compliant chargers.
—PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
The city charges retailers $25 to return each cart and in 2025, stores paid more than $18,000 for the service, Niven said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Police did not state what charges the man will face.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Last summer, the city also confirmed that since Crow Tow took over vehicle releases from the Police Department, no appeals hearings had been held for anyone unhappy with impounding or the prices the company charges.
—Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Instead, the platform charges fees to institutional participants on the platform.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Harris claimed a narrow victory in the 2018 District 9 race but gave up his seat amid credible claims of ballot harvesting that ended with felony charges for one of his campaign employees.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Edward Robert Campbell told the state television program on Friday the accused faced a host of possible charges including crimes associated with terrorist acts.
—Reuters 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The busts led to the arrest of eight suspects on state and federal charges, including one who was on the National Terrorist Watch List, authorities said.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Last week, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz said Rosen and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials must comply with court orders or risk criminal contempt charges.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The suspect, an Afghan national, pleaded not guilty this month to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, as well as two counts of assault with intent to kill in connection with two Guard members who subdued him at the scene.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the end, Bird pleaded guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced in 2016 on five counts stemming from that September 2014 incident.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Additional charges are still possible, Basterrechea said Monday.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Brand pleaded not guilty in May last year to those five charges and is due to stand trial in June.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
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The zoo charges $16 a day for parking, with city residents paying only $8.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Islamabad has long accused Kabul of providing a safe haven to militants fighting the Pakistani government — charges that Afghanistan's Taliban government denies.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
These days, the company still sometimes charges a variable cover fee for seated diners, depending on the establishment.
—Amelia Lucas,ryan Baker, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The Pixel 10 has a smaller 4,970mAh battery that charges at up to 30W via wire and 15W wirelessly using Qi2-compliant chargers.
—PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
The city charges retailers $25 to return each cart and in 2025, stores paid more than $18,000 for the service, Niven said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Police did not state what charges the man will face.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Last summer, the city also confirmed that since Crow Tow took over vehicle releases from the Police Department, no appeals hearings had been held for anyone unhappy with impounding or the prices the company charges.
—Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Instead, the platform charges fees to institutional participants on the platform.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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Since taking office five years ago, Garza has made police accountability a central focus, securing indictments against more than two dozen officers.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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In total, 34 people were charged across two indictments.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The remnants of three missions from the Spanish colonial era are protected by the Tumacácori National Historical Park, just about four miles south of town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Printed inside the boxes is clear, helpful information about Tilt's formulas, certifications and easy refill instructions.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dog carrier slings are entirely comfortable and safe when following the manufacturer’s instructions.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But that's not the utility's responsibility to take on those costs and obligations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The trend is already changing the stakes for businesses that have traditionally had no need to borrow, introducing a new layer of stakeholders, obligations, and risks that are transforming how internet companies operate and how they are valued by investors.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even so, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw fresh drone and missile attacks Saturday morning.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has continued to launch retaliatory drone and missile attacks across the region, and a clerical body has been working to select the country's next supreme leader.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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TrumpRx pricing ranges from $2,105–$2,962 per cycle, before dispensing and shipping fees.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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The pension pools, apart from serving as a great source of capital that can be deployed in corporate bonds, infrastructure projects and other higher-yielding assets such as private credit, also generate recurring management and performance fees, making the buyout particularly lucrative.—
Leonard Kehnscherper,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Don’t let temporary doubts stop you from having a good time, but try to balance that with attention to any potential oversights.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to the team, identifying risks early can prevent small oversights from becoming serious problems later.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once a creditor secures a judgment and begins taking a cut of your wages, your ability to cover basic expenses, like rent, utilities and groceries, is immediately compromised.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The companies could also sell excess power generation to utilities for public consumption, in addition to negotiating separate rate structures with public utilities and states, ensuring expenses are not passed on to consumers.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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