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 Belgian Catholic Church has been rocked by a series of devastating clerical abuse scandals in recent years, which Pope Francis confronted directly during a visit to Belgium last year, spending more than two hours with survivors.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
As sports-betting apps have spread, there has been a definite uptick in public gambling scandals involving athletes.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
All of this came after both Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew were photographed with other members of the royal family at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral, which seemed to grant legitimacy to the former couple and raised eyebrows considering Andrew’s numerous scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Wu is Harvard educated, the mother of 3, the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, articulate, free of any personal scandals.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Andrew has taken the fall and, understandably, the royal family is keen to distance themselves from the scandals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The league has dealt with gambling scandals before.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Adding further fuel were the recent supply chain scandals in Italy’s high-end pipeline, which linked marquee brands including Dior, Valentino, Loro Piana, Giorgio Armani and Tod’s, among others, to subcontractors allegedly engaged in sweatshop schemes and labor exploitation.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Sports gambling scandals stretch back to chariot racing days.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
As sports-betting apps have spread, there has been a definite uptick in public gambling scandals involving athletes.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
All of this came after both Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew were photographed with other members of the royal family at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral, which seemed to grant legitimacy to the former couple and raised eyebrows considering Andrew’s numerous scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Wu is Harvard educated, the mother of 3, the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, articulate, free of any personal scandals.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Andrew has taken the fall and, understandably, the royal family is keen to distance themselves from the scandals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The league has dealt with gambling scandals before.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Adding further fuel were the recent supply chain scandals in Italy’s high-end pipeline, which linked marquee brands including Dior, Valentino, Loro Piana, Giorgio Armani and Tod’s, among others, to subcontractors allegedly engaged in sweatshop schemes and labor exploitation.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Sports gambling scandals stretch back to chariot racing days.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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The glass must be strong and the surface clean, as reflections below the glass have to be controlled, along with balanced lighting from underneath, and even the ceiling background is carefully planned.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stubborn stains, such as makeup, grass, and nail polish, can also benefit from a hot water wash.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Leaks, ceiling stains or granules in gutters may signal damaged or missing asphalt shingles.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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