as in accusations
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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Recent Examples of allegations
But the tone of those attacks have amped up in recent days, drawing allegations from some Democrats that Cuomo’s campaign is leaning into Islamophobia in the final stretch of the campaign.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
My starting point when assessing allegations of huge conspiracies is that secrets become exponentially harder to keep for every extra person who knows about them.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
The commission investigates allegations of judicial misconduct in Florida, and the state Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether Miller will be sanctioned.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Stewart denied allegations that the pageant was rigged, and an internal investigation concluded no rigging took place.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The allegations come despite both Billups and Rozier having made over $100 million each in career earnings, while Jones made around $20 million.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
What’s more, the administration has gutted the office that investigates allegations of abuse by agents.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
After Ansari set Being Mortal as his directorial debut in February 2022, also set to star alongside Murray, Deadline reported exclusively that April that Searchlight Pictures had suspended production following allegations of inappropriate behavior against Murray.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
And the reason for that is pretty obvious, considering the allegations about Urban.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
My starting point when assessing allegations of huge conspiracies is that secrets become exponentially harder to keep for every extra person who knows about them.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
The commission investigates allegations of judicial misconduct in Florida, and the state Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether Miller will be sanctioned.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Stewart denied allegations that the pageant was rigged, and an internal investigation concluded no rigging took place.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The allegations come despite both Billups and Rozier having made over $100 million each in career earnings, while Jones made around $20 million.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
What’s more, the administration has gutted the office that investigates allegations of abuse by agents.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
After Ansari set Being Mortal as his directorial debut in February 2022, also set to star alongside Murray, Deadline reported exclusively that April that Searchlight Pictures had suspended production following allegations of inappropriate behavior against Murray.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
And the reason for that is pretty obvious, considering the allegations about Urban.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
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Federal agents and agencies face lawsuits, including from a Chicago City Council member following her brief detainment at a hospital, and an ongoing case over accusations that agents have violated limits on how ICE can make arrests without warrants and during traffic stops.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Context Naroditsky's passing at just 29 years of age comes amid a period of escalating scrutiny and controversy surrounding online chess, including high-profile accusations of cheating.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having initially faced 20 years in jail, the additional indictments raised his possible jail term to 45 years, with a mandatory minimum of five years in federal prison.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jones was named in both indictments.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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