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
Faced with a question at today’s Enders TMT Leaders Live Conference over a string of scandals at the BBC that have taken place in recent months, damaging trust, Talfan Davies said the audience moves on.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The show touches on a number of contemporary social issues, like doping scandals and gay athletes in professional sports.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 4 June 2026
But at The Post, the promise of reinvention-or-bust under Will Lewis came with a battered newsroom, a mass exodus of talent, a flood of scandals, lots of internal turmoil — and a business still in real trouble.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The country’s political turmoil has been compounded by corruption scandals that have implicated leaders across the political spectrum.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Texas Republicans have nominated a Senate candidate with so many scandals to his name that an incumbent GOP Senator last month said that calling him ethically challenged was like saying serial killer cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer had an eating disorder.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026
At the end of season 5, Frank resigned as president amid his many scandals and was thus written off at the start of season 6.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Sports gambling scandals have consumed Britain and Europe and much of the world.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In fact, the actress and singer has dated other big names and been involved in her share of romantic scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The show touches on a number of contemporary social issues, like doping scandals and gay athletes in professional sports.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 4 June 2026
But at The Post, the promise of reinvention-or-bust under Will Lewis came with a battered newsroom, a mass exodus of talent, a flood of scandals, lots of internal turmoil — and a business still in real trouble.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The country’s political turmoil has been compounded by corruption scandals that have implicated leaders across the political spectrum.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Texas Republicans have nominated a Senate candidate with so many scandals to his name that an incumbent GOP Senator last month said that calling him ethically challenged was like saying serial killer cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer had an eating disorder.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026
At the end of season 5, Frank resigned as president amid his many scandals and was thus written off at the start of season 6.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Sports gambling scandals have consumed Britain and Europe and much of the world.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In fact, the actress and singer has dated other big names and been involved in her share of romantic scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 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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Presumably they’re distorted reflections of other humans.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Through witty and accessible reflections of his life and ideas, the book offers a compelling introduction to how philosophy is both a way of thinking and living.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Use a baking soda paste to help with stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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To wash a pet’s bed, vacuum it first to pick up fur, then spot-treat any stains before laundering it according to the care tag instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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