Synonyms of charge
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as in indictment 
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as in mission
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as in instruction
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as in responsibility
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as in attack
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as in cost
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as in stewardship
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as in expense
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as in thrill
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as in management
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as in to ask
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as in to impose
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as in to task
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as in to order
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as in to accuse
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as in to fill
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as in to assault
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as in indictment
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 mission
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 instruction
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 responsibility
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 attack
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 cost
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 stewardship
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 expense
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 thrill
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 management
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 to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in to task
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 to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in to fill
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 to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in to thrill
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 charge
Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The quarterbacks will try to progress and improve over the summer, and the folks in charge will continue to look for veteran help at several spots, most notably wide receiver, safety and along the offensive line.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
The play involved Hagel, who charged up animosity in this series with a dangerous enough hit on the Panthers captain to warrant a major penalty and a suspension.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested in late April and is accused of helping an undocumented migrant, who was in court on battery charges, evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The quarterbacks will try to progress and improve over the summer, and the folks in charge will continue to look for veteran help at several spots, most notably wide receiver, safety and along the offensive line.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Another man, who was with the man who died, allegedly pulled a gun during a struggle for the initial weapon and was charged with murder for his connection to the shooting.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
The play involved Hagel, who charged up animosity in this series with a dangerous enough hit on the Panthers captain to warrant a major penalty and a suspension.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charge
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In 2022, in an indictment of a second group of MS-13 leaders, the D.O.J. expanded on the allegation.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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His potential addition comes as Combs faces mounting legal challenges in recent months following an indictment issued last year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dragon is the only currently operational cargo craft with this return-to-Earth capability; the others are designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their missions conclude.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Her original post had included a link to a website that provided instructions for buying the tokens.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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India linked the attack to Pakistan after a group called Kashmir Resistance claimed responsibility on Telegram.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Whitmer wages charm offensive against Trump as other Dems attack As much as Trump enjoys skewering his rivals, the president has lauded Whitmer on multiple occasions since returning to power.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The experience illustrates that utility control systems and infrastructure platforms are particularly vulnerable to attack.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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But that price and the CPI cost of eggs overall, which was up 5.9% in March, may not accurately reflect the drop in wholesale prices that started in the middle of the month.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Officials steer the economy by calibrating the benchmark interest rate on which bank loans and mortgages, among other debt, are based. Corporations and consumers, in general, like low interest rates because the cost of borrowing is cheaper.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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Wines to try: Revelation by Goose Chardonnay 23 Revelation by Goose Ridge Rose 23 Revelation by Goose Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 23 Farther afield in New Zealand, the Marris family at Marisco Family Vineyards is upholding three generations of producing wines through dedicated environmental stewardship.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Since then, Earth Day has become an annual reflection on environmental stewardship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Financial experts advise having an emergency fund with three to six months' worth of expenses set aside for a rainy day.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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All told, money distributed from endowments covered more than 15%, on average, of college and university operating expenses in 2024.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charge. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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