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
But Starmer’s unpopularity, sluggish economic growth and a series of scandals and policy U-turns contributed to a deep fall in the party’s support.
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CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The state has stepped in for reasons including fiscal mismanagement, cheating scandals and consistently failing academic performance at a campus.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly lying low with some wealthy friends, and Andrew’s daughters seem unlikely to want to be tied to his scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2026
The flagship has also dodged some of the scandals other universities have faced when firing professors because of their liberal speech.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Trans athletes in girls' sports California has been the nation's biggest hot bed for high school and college scandals involving biological male trans athletes competing in girls' and women's sports.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Broadly speaking, these scandals were contained within org charts.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, Norway’s wins were a welcome spurt of good news for the country after a slew of scandals.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
As scandals erupt around Mountbatten-Windsor and the police conduct investigations into the former prince, his former wife Sarah Ferguson, who also had a close relationship with Epstein, too has come into the spotlight.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The state has stepped in for reasons including fiscal mismanagement, cheating scandals and consistently failing academic performance at a campus.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly lying low with some wealthy friends, and Andrew’s daughters seem unlikely to want to be tied to his scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2026
The flagship has also dodged some of the scandals other universities have faced when firing professors because of their liberal speech.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Trans athletes in girls' sports California has been the nation's biggest hot bed for high school and college scandals involving biological male trans athletes competing in girls' and women's sports.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Broadly speaking, these scandals were contained within org charts.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, Norway’s wins were a welcome spurt of good news for the country after a slew of scandals.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
As scandals erupt around Mountbatten-Windsor and the police conduct investigations into the former prince, his former wife Sarah Ferguson, who also had a close relationship with Epstein, too has come into the spotlight.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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The second volume functions as a voiceover to the first, collecting his reflections and confessions on each image.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The six interviews that comprise this book are often candid, in the manner of some late-career reflections.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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How to Remove Stains from Granite Countertops Although your granite may be properly sealed, a sealant is designed to repel stains rather than completely prevent them.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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To remove stubborn stains, apply a baking soda paste for a few minutes and then gently wipe away.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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