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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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Recent Examples of charges
Noun
Thirteen current or former students, as well as a student's father, face felony or misdemeanor charges, according to a press release. Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 In 2023 he was acquitted of domestic abuse charges in a case that had laid bare his private life. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Robert Zanolla, Mohammed Hurabi, Lars Zeepvat, Liam Smith, Michael Brogno, Kaden Howe, Connor Hurleigh, Seth Beardsley, Kyle Ridpath, Daniel Price, Charles Wiseman, Abbatiello and Robinson face various charges from misdemeanors to felonies. Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 In December 2025, he was placed in pretrial detention on the new charges and has been behind bars ever since. CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Now, the man is facing federal felony charges, Reed Williams reports. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Someone who wants to know the charges before answering them is always suspected of buying time. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The charges are linked to a 2024 video Tyler Boebert allegedly recorded with a 17-year-old, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant. Sarah Ford, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
The five-count indictment charges violations of the CEA (unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of nonpublic government information, and commodities fraud), wire fraud, and money laundering. The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The system automatically registers the items taken and charges the payment method used at entry. La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The indictment charges Nick in the fatal stabbings of Rob and Michele at their Brentwood home in December 2025, replacing the original murder charges filed last year. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 Police have not disclosed a possible motive, how Robert Ryan died or what charges Thomas Ryan faces. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The village charges an application processing fee of $75 per application and requires the filming company to pay an administrative/public land use fee of $100 per week. Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
Noun
  • In a second half filled with indictments on Imai’s inauspicious season, few seem more glaring than this.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But most of the indictments were dismissed with the ratification of California as a state a few months later.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The vehicle can also support casualty evacuation and mobile power missions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2020, as part of the National Security Space Launch program, the US Space Force procured dozens of Vulcan launches for military missions.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Add the ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook for approximately 2 1/2 minutes, or according to the noodle manufacturer's instructions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Always follow the instructions on the product label for the correct application rate.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Since the early 1980s, their summer and weekend retreat from social obligations had been a 300-acre estate in South Kent.
    Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There were plenty of options, from excursions and cultural experiences to restaurants and time by the pool or beach, but none felt like obligations.
    Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • One part of this offensive doctrine is the persistent but unpredictable attacks on tankers leaving the Gulf – so as to keep oil prices high.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Airlines, supported by resilient travel demand and the shutdown of budget carrier Spirit in May, have hiked airfare and baggage fees and cut less profitable flights.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Screenshot City of Alpharetta The project will be funded through a combination of TSPLOST II funds, the city's parks bond, and impact fees.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Now known formally as the Contemporary Baseball Era and Classic Baseball Era committees but still loosely as the Veterans Committee, this group meant to correct oversights continues to let in marginal guys.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If done well, and with a human in the loop, AI could help identify trends in incidents, equipment issues, training gaps, certifications, expiration dates, maintenance reminders and emergency preparedness plan oversights.
    John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Spradling said large events can provide a significant boost, but staffing pressures, parking shortages and rising operating expenses remain ongoing challenges.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • It's estimated that class members who submit a valid claim could receive up to $22, although the final amount will be impacted by the number of valid claims, payments to lead class members, legal fees, settlement administration and other expenses.
    Brian Sloan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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