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
In that time, there have been romances and births and scandals and shocking deaths.
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Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Tyler Perry's Netflix thriller thrums with corporate intrigue, salacious scandals, and no shortage of one-liners.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
It’s based on Ink, a play about news scandals.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Complicating Kishida’s rule were several scandals, including one in which LDP members were found underreporting and misallocating money from fundraisers, and another involving his son hosting a private party at the official Prime Minister residence.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Yet the latter's reports and commentary have sparked a series of scandals in recent years.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Like any political dynasty, the Clay Henry line has had its share of scandals.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Cawthorn, 30, served one term in Congress representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but his constituents voted him out of office after a series of scandals turned him from a rising star in the Republican Party to a name associated with trouble.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Tyler Perry's Netflix thriller thrums with corporate intrigue, salacious scandals, and no shortage of one-liners.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
It’s based on Ink, a play about news scandals.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Complicating Kishida’s rule were several scandals, including one in which LDP members were found underreporting and misallocating money from fundraisers, and another involving his son hosting a private party at the official Prime Minister residence.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Yet the latter's reports and commentary have sparked a series of scandals in recent years.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Like any political dynasty, the Clay Henry line has had its share of scandals.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Cawthorn, 30, served one term in Congress representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but his constituents voted him out of office after a series of scandals turned him from a rising star in the Republican Party to a name associated with trouble.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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And Cali turned to the water, watching their reflections ebb and flow.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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