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
Jim Mustian, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
In exchange for his no contest pleas to the three felonies, prosecutors dropped six other related criminal charges against him.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Choudri’s attorney said Monday that the Sacramento County district attorney’s office declined to file charges in the case.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
If convicted on the federal charges, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2026
Similarly, sustaining any charges would take votes by a significant number of Senate Republicans.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
In cases where a child has been seriously injured, died, or criminal charges are brought, there are exceptions to confidentiality requirements, Golbert said, as seen in past cases.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
No warrant, no charges, just capricious face-breaking violence.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Their father, Mohamed Soliman, pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Surprisingly, hand delivery isn’t the norm for the dresses that run from $3,000-$8,000, averaging around $5,000 (McKinnon charges by the hour).
—Patrice Hutton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, the platform charges fees to institutional participants on the platform.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Prairie Village charges a 9% transient guest tax at their only hotel in the city, the Inn at Meadowbrook, which England’s soccer team recently booked for its stay during the World Cup.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Seminole charges a 5% tourist tax — also known as a bed tax — on every hotel room bill.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
In order to get that power to your home, your electric company charges a distribution charge.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The EverBank Performance® Money Market also offers a favorable APY and requires no minimum deposit and charges no monthly maintenance fees.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Typically, the district charges fees for classes that require workbooks, novels or lab supplies and any changes reflect increases in publisher prices or printing costs or revisions to the curriculum.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against two Venezuelan men — who had been accused of attacking one of the officers with a snow shovel and broom handle — after video evidence contradicted the officers’ sworn testimony.
—Jim Mustian, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
In exchange for his no contest pleas to the three felonies, prosecutors dropped six other related criminal charges against him.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Choudri’s attorney said Monday that the Sacramento County district attorney’s office declined to file charges in the case.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
If convicted on the federal charges, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2026
Similarly, sustaining any charges would take votes by a significant number of Senate Republicans.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
In cases where a child has been seriously injured, died, or criminal charges are brought, there are exceptions to confidentiality requirements, Golbert said, as seen in past cases.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
No warrant, no charges, just capricious face-breaking violence.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Their father, Mohamed Soliman, pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
The complaint charges the Interior Department failed to comply with those steps.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Surprisingly, hand delivery isn’t the norm for the dresses that run from $3,000-$8,000, averaging around $5,000 (McKinnon charges by the hour).
—Patrice Hutton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, the platform charges fees to institutional participants on the platform.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Prairie Village charges a 9% transient guest tax at their only hotel in the city, the Inn at Meadowbrook, which England’s soccer team recently booked for its stay during the World Cup.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Seminole charges a 5% tourist tax — also known as a bed tax — on every hotel room bill.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
In order to get that power to your home, your electric company charges a distribution charge.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The EverBank Performance® Money Market also offers a favorable APY and requires no minimum deposit and charges no monthly maintenance fees.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Typically, the district charges fees for classes that require workbooks, novels or lab supplies and any changes reflect increases in publisher prices or printing costs or revisions to the curriculum.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
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The incident comes after a string of indictments for various forms of healthcare spending fraud, including a scheme to allegedly steal about $770,000 from MassHealth by charging for non-emergency medical services that never took place.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The organ harvesting allegations haven’t been included in indictments issued by the court.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The dual missions marked the 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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And timing is of the essence as Lunar missions tend to have narrow windows.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Ice Box is an all-in-one, emergency and estate planner that organizes over 35 categories of essential documents, accounts, keys and instructions for both you and your next of kin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Instead, there are instructions for each drug, referring consumers to manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at local pharmacies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The roster’s age and future payroll obligations put it in win-now mode.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The total amount reflects earned leave accumulated during Smith's tenure and does not include any additional severance beyond contractual obligations.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The GoFundMe page, set up by Torres Hidalgo's in-home teacher Valerie Wadycki, initially asked for funds to assist with Torres Maldonado's legal fees and to help the family while he was being detained.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Recruitment fees typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 in cryptocurrency, matching the prices advertised on Telegram channels, the report said.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Don’t let temporary doubts stop you from having a good time, but try to balance that with attention to any potential oversights.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to the team, identifying risks early can prevent small oversights from becoming serious problems later.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s tariffs added $1,000 in tax expenses for the average US household in 2025, according to the conservative-leaning Tax Foundation.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jones’ salary and business expenses totaled more than $607,000, which put him above the presidents of the biggest unions in the country.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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