Synonyms of charges
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as in indictments
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 missions
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 instructions
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 obligations
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 attacks
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 fees
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 oversights
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 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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as in thrills
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 operations
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 asks
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in tasks
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 orders
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in accuses
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in packs
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 assaults
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in excites
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 charges
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
During a search of O'Brien's apartment, charges say officers found three different pistols.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Looney pleaded guilty to the charges on May 18, according to court records.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Prosecutors said the charges, which include first-degree murder, make the case eligible for the death penalty.
—Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
In 2012, he was jailed for three months on misdemeanor domestic abuse charges, and five years later, he was charged with rape and kidnapping before the case was dropped.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 June 2026
Nine people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon, were initially arrested with 30 more later indicted on federal charges in connection with the incident.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The three-part series examines the pop star’s 2005 molestation trial, in which he was acquitted of all charges, and features key players from the trial, including jurors, eyewitnesses and prosecutors.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
If convicted on all charges, Beisel faces 25 years to life in prison.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
Restore Hyper Wellness offers a promotional entry-point bundle at $79, while Next Health charges $500 to $1,000 per session.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Currently, Cursor charges coders monthly subscription fees to use its software, which offers models created by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic (which, in turn, get paid for the compute customers are using).
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Downtown Davis already charges $1 per hour at the E Street Plaza parking lot between Second and Third streets.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
An employee at the Little River County jail told the Arkansas Demcrat-Gazette that charges against Grimes had not been finalized and that no bail had been set.
—Arkansas Online, 10 June 2026
Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis’ political satire about a repressive government that charges citizens for the right to relieve themselves was an unlikely Broadway hit in 2001 and has since become a staple at small theaters and college theaters.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Authorities have not yet released details on what led up to the attack or what charges the suspect may face.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 June 2026
There was no greater backlash than in 2023 when Khan pushed through an expansion of the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a program that charges Londoners with vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for driving across the city.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
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Partey, who pleaded not guilty to all those charges, appealed against the decision not to allow him into Canada and saw his arguments dismissed.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
During a search of O'Brien's apartment, charges say officers found three different pistols.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Looney pleaded guilty to the charges on May 18, according to court records.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Prosecutors said the charges, which include first-degree murder, make the case eligible for the death penalty.
—Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
In 2012, he was jailed for three months on misdemeanor domestic abuse charges, and five years later, he was charged with rape and kidnapping before the case was dropped.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 June 2026
Nine people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon, were initially arrested with 30 more later indicted on federal charges in connection with the incident.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The three-part series examines the pop star’s 2005 molestation trial, in which he was acquitted of all charges, and features key players from the trial, including jurors, eyewitnesses and prosecutors.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
If convicted on all charges, Beisel faces 25 years to life in prison.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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The Television Academy charges a processing fee plus a per-person entry fee for individual achievement categories, with active and associate members eligible for a limited waiver on up to two entries.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
Restore Hyper Wellness offers a promotional entry-point bundle at $79, while Next Health charges $500 to $1,000 per session.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Currently, Cursor charges coders monthly subscription fees to use its software, which offers models created by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic (which, in turn, get paid for the compute customers are using).
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Downtown Davis already charges $1 per hour at the E Street Plaza parking lot between Second and Third streets.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
An employee at the Little River County jail told the Arkansas Demcrat-Gazette that charges against Grimes had not been finalized and that no bail had been set.
—Arkansas Online, 10 June 2026
Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis’ political satire about a repressive government that charges citizens for the right to relieve themselves was an unlikely Broadway hit in 2001 and has since become a staple at small theaters and college theaters.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Authorities have not yet released details on what led up to the attack or what charges the suspect may face.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 June 2026
There was no greater backlash than in 2023 when Khan pushed through an expansion of the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a program that charges Londoners with vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for driving across the city.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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Between two indictments that year, 30 FIFA officials were indicted, and eventually, 27 pleaded guilty.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Scandal spreads The scandal over the Broadview Six has since spread to other cases, including two high-profile indictments tied to a fraud investigation into former executives at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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In a statement to CNN, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, the military branch which runs its drone operations, said that over the past year the number of mid-range strike missions had risen 28-fold.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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SpaceX's rise to a $2 trillion valuation, despite initial low odds and near-bankruptcy, underscores that leadership is paramount for ambitious missions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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El Money provided detailed instructions to Lavrynovych on the targets, how to mix flammable substances and steps to avoid being caught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Critics, particularly in the technology sector, argue the measure could force entrepreneurs and investors to sell assets to meet tax obligations, potentially disrupting businesses and discouraging investment.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The first is Kryla, a compact cruise missile carrying a 50-kilogram warhead designed for saturation attacks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The only catch is that Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz without any fees on shipping for two months.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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This incident seems to have been the result of two coinciding oversights, rather than one grievous wrong.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Small oversights made before leaving the dock are what most often lead to serious situations on the water.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Being able to drive himself to shows and avoid the expenses associated with sky-high gas prices, a tour bus, and a substantial road crew is a plus for an indie artist.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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In its first year, the new approach led Cigna to cut prior authorization requirements for tests and procedures by 15% and make changes to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, the company reported.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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