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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The charges were dropped and the trial was canceled after 10 years because of a deal Paxton made with the prosecutors.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Stone was found guilty of obstruction, false statements, and witness tampering in 2019, charges related to the congressional investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
He is scheduled to return to court Wednesday for a hearing regarding the charges stemming from the alleged shooting, with his next court date in the alleged carjacking and armed robbery case set for July 15.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
But the resisting an officer and assault charges were dismissed on Monday, according to court records.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The presiding judge dismissed two of the new charges, but the New York Court of Appeals reversed the decision, and two years after the shooting, a criminal-trial date was finally set for April 27, 1987.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The cause of the crash is unclear, but the booking charges do not include any allegations related to drugs or alcohol.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In 2023, he was impeached on charges of bribery, dereliction of duty and disregard of official duties by the GOP-majority Texas House of Representatives in a 121-23 vote.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
Kindred charges per night plus cleaning; HomeExchange charges a flat annual fee; the Collection tier costs $1,000 a year.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
An arrest warrant charges him with first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, court records show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Encord charges clients up to $1,000 per hour for training data.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Today’s moon in Scorpio charges up your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, bringing your attention back to what’s happening behind closed doors in your personal life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Good examples are Venice, which charges a day-trip entry fee that varies by booking timing, and Santorini, which introduced a limit of 8,000 cruise ship passengers per day.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Poway City Council on May 19 unanimously approved a plan that will increase nearly 400 of the fees the city charges to provide services starting July 20.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Anyone who charges you for this service is, at a minimum, violating federal law and often committing outright fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Noun
Reputation, not additional charges, forms the basis of their business.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The charges were dropped and the trial was canceled after 10 years because of a deal Paxton made with the prosecutors.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Stone was found guilty of obstruction, false statements, and witness tampering in 2019, charges related to the congressional investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
He is scheduled to return to court Wednesday for a hearing regarding the charges stemming from the alleged shooting, with his next court date in the alleged carjacking and armed robbery case set for July 15.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
But the resisting an officer and assault charges were dismissed on Monday, according to court records.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The presiding judge dismissed two of the new charges, but the New York Court of Appeals reversed the decision, and two years after the shooting, a criminal-trial date was finally set for April 27, 1987.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The cause of the crash is unclear, but the booking charges do not include any allegations related to drugs or alcohol.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In 2023, he was impeached on charges of bribery, dereliction of duty and disregard of official duties by the GOP-majority Texas House of Representatives in a 121-23 vote.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Verb
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
Kindred charges per night plus cleaning; HomeExchange charges a flat annual fee; the Collection tier costs $1,000 a year.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
An arrest warrant charges him with first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, court records show.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Encord charges clients up to $1,000 per hour for training data.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Today’s moon in Scorpio charges up your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, bringing your attention back to what’s happening behind closed doors in your personal life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Good examples are Venice, which charges a day-trip entry fee that varies by booking timing, and Santorini, which introduced a limit of 8,000 cruise ship passengers per day.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Poway City Council on May 19 unanimously approved a plan that will increase nearly 400 of the fees the city charges to provide services starting July 20.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Anyone who charges you for this service is, at a minimum, violating federal law and often committing outright fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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The indictments, and the case itself, broke up a scandal that had been boiling underneath the surface.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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In April, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the first capture of a Russian position purely by robots and drones and added that since January unmanned machines had conducted 22,000 missions.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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From individual missions to tours aboard the ISS, video games have featured surprisingly often in the inky blackness of space.—
William Worrall,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Below, check out the differences between the VPNs, along with step-by-step instructions on how to use them to watch Love Island UK in the US.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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Hence, sharing complex mission data or receiving new instructions forces the drones to halt operations and swim all the way back to the surface.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Therapists are bound by strict confidentiality obligations that make warning third parties ethically and legally complicated.—
Anat Lior,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The only potential argument to sway someone who fervently believes that is appealing to their sense of solidarity—to the obligations that every member of society has to every other, to the sacrifices that everyone must make to ensure that society is safe for all.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Simple steps like version pinning or requiring a cool-down period before new library releases are available to developers can go a very long way toward blunting the supply chain attacks that are about to become far more common.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Last year, membership fees accounted for roughly two-thirds of the company’s profit.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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No one poured school fees or study-abroad plane tickets or holidays in Málaga and Mérida into her.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 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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Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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