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
Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Sheriff Garry McFadden overcame a litany of scandals and a criminal investigation on Tuesday night, fending off challengers in the race for sheriff, according to unofficial election results.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The hearing revisited several scandals, including the $250 million Feeding Our Future child nutrition fraud case and alleged abuse across Medicaid, autism services, child care assistance, and housing programs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
Similarly for Sanchez, whose party has had to weather corruption scandals and heavy losses in regional elections last month, criticizing another Western war in the Middle East is safer political ground.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The senator has taken a hard-right turn on anti-Muslim sentiment and focused on Paxton's personal scandals.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Sarah Ferguson has forged comebacks in the past after scandals, but that seems unlikely after her association with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of these deaths were tied to scandals Maryland’s prisons and jails witnessed during those years.
—Nora Demleitner, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
There’s the Labor government coming into power, there’s scandals like the Wirecard fraud, and they’re all incorporated into this fictional world that you guys have built.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Sheriff Garry McFadden overcame a litany of scandals and a criminal investigation on Tuesday night, fending off challengers in the race for sheriff, according to unofficial election results.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The hearing revisited several scandals, including the $250 million Feeding Our Future child nutrition fraud case and alleged abuse across Medicaid, autism services, child care assistance, and housing programs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
Similarly for Sanchez, whose party has had to weather corruption scandals and heavy losses in regional elections last month, criticizing another Western war in the Middle East is safer political ground.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The senator has taken a hard-right turn on anti-Muslim sentiment and focused on Paxton's personal scandals.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Sarah Ferguson has forged comebacks in the past after scandals, but that seems unlikely after her association with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of these deaths were tied to scandals Maryland’s prisons and jails witnessed during those years.
—Nora Demleitner, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
There’s the Labor government coming into power, there’s scandals like the Wirecard fraud, and they’re all incorporated into this fictional world that you guys have built.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandals
Noun
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Those reflections on youthful passion contrast sharply with the Mozzer’s current state of self-pity.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interview spanned the full breadth of Maas’s career and creative life, from exclusive release dates and fan theories about beloved characters to deeply personal reflections on the emotional labor behind her writing process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Repeat until the stains are gone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Scandals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandals. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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