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 to thrill
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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
Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Jose Campos, 32, of Winsted turned himself in on Tuesday at the Rocky Hill Police Department on charges of first-degree larceny and fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate for mayor, said he has not been charged following his arrest for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer while at an immigration court on Tuesday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 June 2025
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Outrage from the Sikh community, as well as a social media push calling for hate crime charges, encouraged prosecutors to take another look at the case, officials said.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Jose Campos, 32, of Winsted turned himself in on Tuesday at the Rocky Hill Police Department on charges of first-degree larceny and fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
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Law enforcement officers who conceal their faces while performing official duties could be charged with a misdemeanor under the new proposal.
—Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate for mayor, said he has not been charged following his arrest for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer while at an immigration court on Tuesday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charge
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Dugan was suspended from her position on April 29, followed by an indictment from a federal grand jury on May 13.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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The screenshot was saved on May 6, 2020 -- four days before she was reported missing by a neighbor, according to the indictment.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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But helping people understand the mission was one half of the journey.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Unfortunately, Sam’s missions keep her from fulfilling her maid of honor duties, so Betsy replaces Sam with her soon-to-be sister-in-law (Anna Chlumsky).—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Earlier instructions to stop antibiotics were premature, and a longer course was necessary.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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While no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine Al-Baba suggested ISIS as a likely culprit following a preliminary investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The story Willy himself told was about his loss of interest in his career when weighed against the responsibilities of fatherhood.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Kernodle received a delivery less than 10 minutes before the attack, which happened just after 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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This is essential to stop further erosion of the rule of law, the attack on democracy, and the threat of authoritarianism.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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President Donald Trump, who nominated Waller as a governor during his first term in office, has been hectoring the Fed to lower interest rates to reduce borrowing costs on the $36 trillion national debt.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Covering much of the $120 million production costs himself, with money from his celebrated winery, the filmmaker’s latest premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival to wildly mixed reactions.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Its continued vitality and accessibility depend on thoughtful stewardship.—
Jessica Hanson York,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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For those curious about Walter, here are five key tenets gleaned from his stewardship of the Dodgers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Numerous reasons exist for why getting a driver’s license is either more challenging today or may not provide sufficient benefits, including the licensing process, the expense of vehicle ownership and maintenance and safety concerns.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Despite the costs of containment, USDA economists estimate that maintaining the eradication program delivers annual economic benefits exceeding $1 billion—far outweighing the expense of operations like the COPEG fly factory in Panama.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charge. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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