Synonyms of charge
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as in indictment 
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as in mission
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as in instruction
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as in responsibility
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as in attack
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as in cost
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as in stewardship
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as in expense
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as in thrill
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as in management
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as in to ask
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as in to impose
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as in to task
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as in to order
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as in to accuse
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as in to fill
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as in to assault
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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
charges of burglary and armed robbery that have yet to be proved
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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your charge is to keep everyone else organized and busy
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we've received an official charge about how to handle the situation
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as in responsibility
something one must do because of prior agreement
the first charge of our armed forces is to defend this country against enemy attack
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the famously disastrous charge led by General George Pickett at Gettysburg
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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the charge for the book will be five dollars
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
was given charge of the business during the owner's absence
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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the charges mounted at a dizzying pace as the building project went way over budget
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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the slopes at this resort aren't particularly challenging and aren't likely to give expert skiers much of a charge
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
he inherited charge of the Paris bureau after his supervisor quit
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in to task
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
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as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charge
Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The quarterbacks will try to progress and improve over the summer, and the folks in charge will continue to look for veteran help at several spots, most notably wide receiver, safety and along the offensive line.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
The play involved Hagel, who charged up animosity in this series with a dangerous enough hit on the Panthers captain to warrant a major penalty and a suspension.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested in late April and is accused of helping an undocumented migrant, who was in court on battery charges, evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The quarterbacks will try to progress and improve over the summer, and the folks in charge will continue to look for veteran help at several spots, most notably wide receiver, safety and along the offensive line.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Another man, who was with the man who died, allegedly pulled a gun during a struggle for the initial weapon and was charged with murder for his connection to the shooting.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
The play involved Hagel, who charged up animosity in this series with a dangerous enough hit on the Panthers captain to warrant a major penalty and a suspension.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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According to the indictment, Weiss allegedly accessed email accounts belonging to more than 40 Michigan alumni during a three-day period in December 2022, the time of the original report of suspicious computer activity at Schembechler Hall.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In September 2024, Combs was arrested in New York based on an indictment filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Trump is also pushing the school to dismantle certain student organizations, such as the Palestinian Solidarity Committee — not to be confused with the Poodle Shaving Club, which was founded with the sole mission of promoting Jewish life on campus.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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Rotella says Wave's attention to detail and mission to create an easy-to-grow and beautiful plant are what set them apart.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Her original post had included a link to a website that provided instructions for buying the tokens.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Building a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility—and where it’s embedded in your onboarding, daily operations, and leadership decisions—creates the kind of trust that can’t be faked.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Now the decision of whether or not to contact Anne was merely a type of responsibility, an intrusion.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Whitmer wages charm offensive against Trump as other Dems attack As much as Trump enjoys skewering his rivals, the president has lauded Whitmer on multiple occasions since returning to power.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The experience illustrates that utility control systems and infrastructure platforms are particularly vulnerable to attack.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Shoppers are calling it an excellent value for the cost — which is even better than usual right now.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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His stewardship of the economy was once one of his and his party’s advantages, but the public no longer views it positively.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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In a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted last week, just 36 percent of respondents approved of Trump's economic stewardship—the lowest level across both of his presidential terms.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Slow down just enough to ensure that growth doesn’t come at the expense of your people.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Reform, which didn't exist when these areas last voted four years ago, won more than 600 seats in the elections for 1,600 seats on 23 local councils, mostly at the Tories' expense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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“Charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charge. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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