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
NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
If convicted of all charges, Clase and Ortiz could potentially face decades behind bars.
—David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The charges included conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The president was indicted on charges of election interference in 2023.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
All four face state charges in Georgia related to election interference, and Chesebro and Powell pleaded guilty.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Allison Mack, the former Smallville star who pleaded guilty to charges tied to her role as a top lieutenant to NXIVM founder Keith Raniere, is speaking out for the first time since her release from prison in a new podcast, Allison After NXIVM.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Ellis and Chesboro, for instance, pleaded guilty to charges brought in Georgia.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Three other felony charges — two counts of armed criminal action and a count of unlawful use of a weapon/shooting from a vehicle at a building that resulted in death — were dismissed.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The indictment charges that, in total, Clase caused his co-conspirator bettors to win at least $400,000 in fraudulent bets.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
Novo Nordisk charges $499 a month for all doses of Wegovy, while Eli Lilly offers its lowest dose for $349 and the others at $499.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
LaCava also wants Mayor Todd Gloria’s staff to study parking programs in the cities of Del Mar, which charges $4 per hour and $20 per day, and Oceanside, which charges $2 to $15 per hour, depending on location.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
But Tasovská’s film charges forward breathlessly at breakneck speed.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The gadget charges via a USB-C port and can also be used while charging.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The streetcar currently charges no rider fee.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The current program, launched on January 5, charges drivers a daily fee, initially $15 and later revised to $9 for most cars, for entering Manhattan south of 61st Street during peak hours.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
If convicted of all charges, Clase and Ortiz could potentially face decades behind bars.
—David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The charges included conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The president was indicted on charges of election interference in 2023.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
All four face state charges in Georgia related to election interference, and Chesebro and Powell pleaded guilty.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Allison Mack, the former Smallville star who pleaded guilty to charges tied to her role as a top lieutenant to NXIVM founder Keith Raniere, is speaking out for the first time since her release from prison in a new podcast, Allison After NXIVM.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Ellis and Chesboro, for instance, pleaded guilty to charges brought in Georgia.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Three other felony charges — two counts of armed criminal action and a count of unlawful use of a weapon/shooting from a vehicle at a building that resulted in death — were dismissed.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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World’s biggest electric ship charges up The world’s largest battery-electric ship is charging up.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The indictment charges that, in total, Clase caused his co-conspirator bettors to win at least $400,000 in fraudulent bets.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
Novo Nordisk charges $499 a month for all doses of Wegovy, while Eli Lilly offers its lowest dose for $349 and the others at $499.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
LaCava also wants Mayor Todd Gloria’s staff to study parking programs in the cities of Del Mar, which charges $4 per hour and $20 per day, and Oceanside, which charges $2 to $15 per hour, depending on location.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
But Tasovská’s film charges forward breathlessly at breakneck speed.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The gadget charges via a USB-C port and can also be used while charging.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
The streetcar currently charges no rider fee.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The current program, launched on January 5, charges drivers a daily fee, initially $15 and later revised to $9 for most cars, for entering Manhattan south of 61st Street during peak hours.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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The indictments mean those criminal cases skip the preliminary hearing phase and move straight to trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But an all-white grand jury returned no indictments.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Report At least three US military aircraft, including an armed attack plane, reportedly began flying missions out of El Salvador, as Washington boosts its defense buildup in the Caribbean despite growing opposition back home.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The technology could one day provide steady, long-lasting power for faster and more flexible deep-space missions, including Mars travel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With all cleaning solutions for every area, Mock recommends reading the labels, instructions, and any warnings very thoroughly to ensure the proper use.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mercury retrograde is asking you to hit pause on external obligations and listen to your inner world.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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This mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a large portion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was destroyed during the first hours of the aerial attacks.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under the new terms of the license, Chevron was authorized to pay fees and royalties to Venezuela in oil but not in cash, effectively reducing Chevron’s crude exports from the country by half, according to Reuters.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Others, such as Underdog Fantasy, are satisfied with merely hosting someone else’s exchange in their apps and tacking on small trading fees to create revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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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,
25 Oct. 2025
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Charlotin pointed out that attorneys can be particularly prone to oversights, as individuals in his profession delegate tasks to teams, oftentimes don’t read all of the material collected by coworkers, and copy and paste strings of citations without proper fact-checking methods.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Different food hubs help farmers cut expenses by providing a variety of resources, such as warehousing, transportation and delivery, education, marketing, contract management and some even provide supplies to farmers.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Over the last 18 months, costs have risen around 20%, largely due to inflation and labor costs, but tariffs implemented earlier this year have also added to higher operational expenses.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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