as in to indict
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
she was accused of lying on the employment application
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Recent Examples of accuse
The director could be accused of making all the principal characters too virtuous, but his love for them is part of the movie’s restorative balm.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Ak — who was previously accused of rape — was immediately faced with accusations of grooming, later admitting to his crass behavior.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Kimberlee Singler, 36, is accused of drugging then killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son in December 2023.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
But online, many are pointing the finger at billionaire art collectors Lynda and Stewart Resnick, accusing them of hoarding the state’s water supply.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Ak — who was previously accused of rape — was immediately faced with accusations of grooming, later admitting to his crass behavior.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Kimberlee Singler, 36, is accused of drugging then killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son in December 2023.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
But online, many are pointing the finger at billionaire art collectors Lynda and Stewart Resnick, accusing them of hoarding the state’s water supply.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuse
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Chris Johnson was indicted in January on more than 60 charges, including abuse to a dead body, abandonment of a dead body, theft by deception violation of vital records and insurance fraud, WALB and WSB-TV reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cruz was indicted Thursday for second-degree murder in the 2:30 p.m. stabbing of the 36-year-old postman at Joe’s Grocery, on Lenox Rd.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Finally, blaming the pharmaceutical industry for high drug costs has historically been PBMs’ go-to defense.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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While most economists agree that Biden was not to blame for inflation, the yearslong bout of sharp-rising prices hit Americans hard and, ultimately, cast a thick cloud over Biden’s presidency that carried through to the November election.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Jansen was charged with arson, burglary, and possession of burglarious tools, according to online court records.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Perillo was charged with risk of injury to a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia and operation of a motor vehicle with a child passenger while under the influence.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cannon dismissed the case in July 2024, arguing that Smith, who was prosecuting the case, was improperly appointed.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement While some counties have already begun prosecuting more theft and drug cases as felonies rather than misdemeanors under Proposition 36, experts and advocates believe the long-term effects won’t be felt for at least a year.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Accuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuse. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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