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Definition of chargesnext
plural of charge
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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of charge
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of charges
Noun
Most of those cases remain on hold pending a ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court, expected later this year, and those 27 officers were placed on no-pay status after the administrative charges were filed. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The Solano County District Attorney’s Office will review the case and determine the final charges filed, Vallejo police said. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 An increasing trend The charges against Thoreson are part of an escalating trend. Meg Anderson, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Disputing credit card charges may be the new way to stick it to corporations. Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026 More serious charges are possible once Baron’s cause of death is determined by the city Medical Examiner. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting, pleaded guilty last week to 55 charges, canceling a trial that was scheduled to begin in October at a courthouse in Columbia County. Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 The admission was astonishing after his defense team had spent years diligently defending him against the charges. Emily Smith, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Cooper was arrested again on June 12 on charges of harassment and violating a protection order. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Verb
The Titan 2 Elite has a smaller 4,050mAh battery, a downgrade from the Titan 2's 5,050mAh cell, that charges at up to 33W when plugged in. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 His campaign is specifically boosting a change to Brazil's income tax system that charges less to people on low incomes and a debt forgiveness program that has quickly become very popular. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Like its two sister parks in the Orlando area, the park roughly 20 miles south of Atlanta only charges guests for attractions. Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 Singapore charges foreign buyers a flat 60% stamp duty at purchase rather than an annual holding tax. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or announced what charges the suspect will face. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Lawmakers will also discuss franchise fees — charges utility companies pay cities to use public rights of way. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 July 2026 The top tier features a solar light that charges throughout the day and automatically turns on at dusk. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026 The law also charges state agencies, including the DECD, with supporting workers as AI’s impact becomes more clear. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
Noun
  • Katie Schwartzmann, legal counsel with the organization Protect Democracy, says more indictments against protesters could be coming.
    Meg Anderson, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Johnson County district clerk could not immediately provide copies of the new indictments.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
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  • These factors can increase the risk of dental problems and discomfort during long missions.
    Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its missions include anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship operations, land attack, and intelligence gathering.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • He's put together a Kickstarter campaign to fund this project; backers will receive STL files for 3D printing most of the components, along with a separate list of parts and assembly instructions to put the whole thing together on your own.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Asked by the judge for her view on a proper response, prosecutor Madeline Jones suggested that the judge direct the jury to refer to its instructions and continue to deliberate.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Although the assets of the Children's Trust were ostensibly owned by the trust and not by the Kittrells individually, Murphy Kittrell held those assets to be his own for purposes of guaranteeing his individual obligations.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • According to a stadium lease between the city and the Public Building Authority signed in 2009, the city had authorized issuing $12 million in short-term financing obligations to build Dickey-Stephens Park, which opened in 2007.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Russia set new wartime records for both the scale and pace of its missile attacks on Ukraine in July, according to data released by the Ukrainian Air Force.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • The panel also voiced support for regulations on agents, from registration and fees to a cap on compensation.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Subscriptions fees rose 15% (9% from more subscribers, 3% from higher rates and 1% from a favorable foreign exchange impact).
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Encouraging dissent and challenging assumptions strengthens innovation, preventing costly oversights.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Common oversights include everything from not packing a universal adapter to lacking the right outfit for events like high tea or a night out at the theater.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
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  • Operating expenses fell 2%, owing to lower restructuring costs.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The program covers up to 80% of the costs to rent and provides $10,000 grants to cover the costs of things like permit fees and insurance expenses.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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