as in disgraces
a cause of shame
a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement
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Recent Examples of scandals
The president has fired two Cabinet secretaries in recent weeks — former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — after public scandals garnered considerable media coverage.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Since 2024, both Loyola Maryland and Coppin State men’s basketball have been involved in gambling scandals involving players.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Firings of general officers are relatively rare and have historically followed public scandals.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The stunningly swift appellate decision Tuesday came three years after Pramaggiore and McClain, as well as two colleagues, were convicted in the ComEd Four case, which grew into one of the biggest political corruption scandals in state history.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Undine studies the society pages obsessively, reading about other people’s weddings, travels, and scandals the way a strategist studies a playbook.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
With allegations of significant fraud in state government programs in recent years, Republicans said the House should use its powers to answer questions about the top state leaders’ handling of the scandals.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Enveloped in their own scandals of excess, Pantages, Mills and Shreve were bankrupted.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Meta has faced numerous scandals, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach and accusations of designing addictive platforms that harm mental health.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Since 2024, both Loyola Maryland and Coppin State men’s basketball have been involved in gambling scandals involving players.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Firings of general officers are relatively rare and have historically followed public scandals.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The stunningly swift appellate decision Tuesday came three years after Pramaggiore and McClain, as well as two colleagues, were convicted in the ComEd Four case, which grew into one of the biggest political corruption scandals in state history.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Undine studies the society pages obsessively, reading about other people’s weddings, travels, and scandals the way a strategist studies a playbook.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
With allegations of significant fraud in state government programs in recent years, Republicans said the House should use its powers to answer questions about the top state leaders’ handling of the scandals.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Enveloped in their own scandals of excess, Pantages, Mills and Shreve were bankrupted.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Meta has faced numerous scandals, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach and accusations of designing addictive platforms that harm mental health.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Robby and Al-Hashimi are clearly meant to be reflections of each other with each of them hiding something that could impact the quality of their work (Robby’s depression and suicidal ideation; Al-Hashimi’s increasing tolerance to her seizure medication and her two seizures during the shift).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The actress’ reflections come as Emily in Paris gears up for its next chapter — one that promises even more romance and new breathtaking destinations.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the frame, wipe any stains with cold water.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Stains Shaving cream can also be an effective tool for spot-cleaning stains.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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