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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
What began as a low-level juvenile case became five years in secure custody as his behavior deteriorated and new charges accumulated. Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 Although charges have been filed, the District Attorney's statement said the case is still an active investigation. Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The Sheriff’s Office continued to investigate and planned to send its findings to the Sierra County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of potential criminal charges. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 This makes operando neutron powder diffraction an invaluable tool for tracking structural changes as a battery actually charges and discharges. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Defense lawyer Gerri Wiebe said Nygard chose not to contest the Quebec charges before his pending extradition to the United States. ABC News, 13 July 2026 The Office of the Juvenile Officer acts as a prosecutor for criminal charges brought against youths. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 The couple appeared in federal court on Monday, July 6, on charges of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Dameon Clay is slated to be arraigned on the charges Tuesday in Alameda County Superior Court. Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Verb
Unlike many experimental electric speedboats, the GT95 is commercially available and combines sporty performance with a lithium-ion battery that charges quickly. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Re;memory charges $24 a month for individuals to create three custom avatars. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 July 2026 After a white truck passes by, however, the bison immediately charges toward the nearby man and his grandson. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 If both people say yes, the app uses AI agents to book the first date for them and charges each person. Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The indictment also charges both Ammons and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, with conspiracy to obstruct justice. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The company charges $20 per guest, per day for those in suites, and $18 for all other passengers. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Another indictment charges Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, 38, a former associate of Bishnoi who allegedly developed his own independent criminal network that grew to rival Bishnoi’s gang. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Bacio charges $500 per the first two to three hours of event reservations, with per person costs of approximately $150 to $199. Emma Hall july 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
Noun
  • Charges have been brought by federal indictments and criminal complaints within the past few weeks against Palm Beach County residents in Belle Glade, Lake Park, Lake Worth Beach, Pahokee, Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • Three separate federal indictments unsealed Tuesday lay out alleged crimes across California, including kidnapping, murder and drug trafficking.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
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  • Moreover, the satellites that reside in this unique orbital region tend to be very large and expensive, designed for much longer missions than those making up megaconstellations in low Earth orbit.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 July 2026
  • Mission Plaza surrounds Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, one of California’s Spanish missions.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
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  • Consult the product’s label for how to dilute the cleaner and follow the instructions for removing stains.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • For instructions on how to get the integration up and running, head to 1Password’s documentation page.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
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  • Glencore disputed the audit’s findings at the time, saying KCC had met its obligations under the mining code.
    Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
  • Those federal employees and contractors who handle such material already sign NDAs, such as Standard Form 312, and receive training on their obligations.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026
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  • However, the continuation of attacks between the US and Iran could pose challenges to China’s economy.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The response has been hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, as well as mistrust among local communities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
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  • Birch Gold Group has affordable management, setup and storage fees.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Sokolowski said its expansion of a recent ultra-low budget program got city departments to waive their fees and reduce costs by between 50-60 percent, costs that can balloon to thousands of dollars.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
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  • 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
  • The more precautionary-minded would point out potential oversights or blind spots.
    Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
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  • Eligibility Much like other small business lenders, SoFi considers a mix of factors for approving your application, including your credit score, business revenue and credit profile, as well as expenses.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Friends have established a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses as his recovery continues.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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