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 a rare transparency push, Charles and Prince William disclosed personal tax bills totaling tens of millions, part of efforts to modernize the monarchy and counter scandals surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Johnson’s own tenure, from 2019 to 2022, was relatively long compared with those of his successors, but it was cut short by scandals linked to his behavior during the coronavirus pandemic—not by Brexit, which finally happened under his watch.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
He was ousted by the Conservative Party in mid-2022 after mounting financial and ethical scandals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Its governance and impact have rightly been the subject of intense investigative reporting over the years, with journalists revealing corruption scandals and human rights violations that far outlive the games.
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Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But change has come more slowly than many demand, and in any case Starmer’s standing had already been irretrievably eroded by a series of U-turns and scandals.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
His government was also rattled by scandals.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Whether Paxton’s or Platner’s partisan voters end up coalescing around them despite their scandals remains to be seen.
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Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
And the final story will explore how betting is changing sports itself as professional leagues embrace sportsbooks as business partners, even as gambling scandals make headlines and athletes report increasing hostility from fans who lose money when players fail to perform.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Johnson’s own tenure, from 2019 to 2022, was relatively long compared with those of his successors, but it was cut short by scandals linked to his behavior during the coronavirus pandemic—not by Brexit, which finally happened under his watch.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
He was ousted by the Conservative Party in mid-2022 after mounting financial and ethical scandals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Its governance and impact have rightly been the subject of intense investigative reporting over the years, with journalists revealing corruption scandals and human rights violations that far outlive the games.
—
Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But change has come more slowly than many demand, and in any case Starmer’s standing had already been irretrievably eroded by a series of U-turns and scandals.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
His government was also rattled by scandals.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Whether Paxton’s or Platner’s partisan voters end up coalescing around them despite their scandals remains to be seen.
—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
And the final story will explore how betting is changing sports itself as professional leagues embrace sportsbooks as business partners, even as gambling scandals make headlines and athletes report increasing hostility from fans who lose money when players fail to perform.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
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Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
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This time around required him to carry the character’s story through his own reflections.
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This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.
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Textra 11 Apex is not trying to replace a heavy-duty carpet extractor, and Fanttik is clear that it is not intended for stubborn, set-in stains or pet hair removal.
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The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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