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
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Before that crackdown, the government had brought fraud charges against dozens of people, many of them Somali Americans, who were accused of fleecing a federal program that was meant to provide food to children.
—Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The inspector general filed ethics charges against Ajayi in February, seeking a $10,000 fine.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
He has since been charged with murder, and Strongsville Police say additional charges are possible pending a presentation to a grand jury.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Federal charges span from November 2024 to May 2025.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Justice Department officials have said these are the first charges in an ongoing investigation.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The wire fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted and is awaiting trial on federal criminal charges stemming from the same accusations, was losing support among Democratic colleagues and appeared likely to be expelled by a two-thirds vote as soon as Wednesday.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Tomislav Mikula, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The Home Depot charges a $35 fee to measure your home for new flooring, but that fee is applied to your overall flooring quote.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Once the producer has these rights, the producer charges a writer to develop a screenplay and makes a first estimate of the costs.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Challenges and limitations One of the biggest obstacles to implementation is the price tag; Pano AI, for instance, charges around $50,000 annually per camera.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The indictment also charges Edgar Castro Perez and Torres-Ortiz with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 500 grams or more of cocaine, which carries a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The unsealed indictment formally charges Bowen with murdering Metayer Bowen with a firearm and tampering with evidence.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The park charges an admission fee.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The move also sharpens CATL’s competition with domestic rival BYD, whose latest Blade battery reportedly charges from 10 percent to 97 percent in about nine minutes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
According to a statement of charges previously obtained by PEOPLE, an investigation conducted by the school district found that Haley allegedly offered oral sex to a former student at Centennial High School, offered to buy him tequila, and sent him $630 via Apple Pay.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Before that crackdown, the government had brought fraud charges against dozens of people, many of them Somali Americans, who were accused of fleecing a federal program that was meant to provide food to children.
—Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The inspector general filed ethics charges against Ajayi in February, seeking a $10,000 fine.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
He has since been charged with murder, and Strongsville Police say additional charges are possible pending a presentation to a grand jury.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Federal charges span from November 2024 to May 2025.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Justice Department officials have said these are the first charges in an ongoing investigation.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The wire fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted and is awaiting trial on federal criminal charges stemming from the same accusations, was losing support among Democratic colleagues and appeared likely to be expelled by a two-thirds vote as soon as Wednesday.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Three years later, my company, Delivrd, charges a flat $1,000 fee to negotiate a car purchase for anyone who does not want to walk into a dealership.
—Tomislav Mikula, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The Home Depot charges a $35 fee to measure your home for new flooring, but that fee is applied to your overall flooring quote.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Once the producer has these rights, the producer charges a writer to develop a screenplay and makes a first estimate of the costs.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Challenges and limitations One of the biggest obstacles to implementation is the price tag; Pano AI, for instance, charges around $50,000 annually per camera.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The indictment also charges Edgar Castro Perez and Torres-Ortiz with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 500 grams or more of cocaine, which carries a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The unsealed indictment formally charges Bowen with murdering Metayer Bowen with a firearm and tampering with evidence.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The park charges an admission fee.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The move also sharpens CATL’s competition with domestic rival BYD, whose latest Blade battery reportedly charges from 10 percent to 97 percent in about nine minutes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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In March, federal authorities arrested a dozen members and associates of the 18th Street gang on indictments alleging murder, extortion and drug trafficking.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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He had been found guilty in October 1931 by a federal jury on five counts of income tax indictments and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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That’s why Rosengren, UCSD colleagues Thomas Bewley and Ben Hanson, and colleagues at the University of Arizona are investigating rare, low-probability chances for destruction, thereby offering authorities the best advice on when to launch deflection missions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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Now, a new study argues that the ancient impact likely came from north to south, overturning some earlier interpretations and potentially changing the scientific value of NASA’s future Artemis missions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Road closures remain in place Road closures continue across portions of Echols and Clinch counties near the Pineland Road fire, and officials are urging drivers to follow all barricades and instructions from law enforcement.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The American Frugal Housewife (1829), A Treatise on Domestic Economy (1842), and The American Woman’s Home (1869) offered instructions on everything from bread-baking to furniture to babies, all wrapped up with a submit-to-your-husband bow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may reveal friction between freedom and obligations.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The city says the survey is just one of several factors informing the mayor’s budget decisions — with others including legal obligations, economic conditions, departmental needs and the city’s responsibility to maintain services like public safety, infrastructure and homelessness response.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In recent years, a litany of violent, seemingly unprovoked attacks across Metro led to the deaths or severe injury of several passengers—a confirmation of Angelenos’ worst fears about the system.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Earlier this week the United Nations blasted Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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That’s important, because landing fees and terminal charges are a high cost for airlines, particularly at big, busy airports.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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If your patio could use a major upgrade, but your budget doesn’t include contractor fees, the Domi Wall-Mounted Sunroom is an easy way to add extra living space, sunshine, and a little everyday luxury to your backyard.—
Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
10 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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Still, the absence of a series win remains one of the more glaring oversights.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sun’s attorney, Wilson Carroll, argued that with rising operations expenses and the amount the company pours back into the property, the increases were fair.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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If a drug retails for $100 and a hospital can buy it for $60, then charges the patient or their insurance the full $100 price, the hospital then has $40 to put toward other expenses.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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