as in to accuse
law
to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Recent Examples of arraign
Severance-Lopez is to be arraigned July 21 while the other co-defendants, Lopez included, will face their hearing on Monday.
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Sherman is scheduled to be arraigned on June 30, court records show.
—Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Garcia was later released on a $15,000 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned on June 27 at Danielson Superior Court.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Grenier was held on a $200,000 bond and was expected to be arraigned on Monday in Norwich Superior Court.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Sherman is scheduled to be arraigned on June 30, court records show.
—Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Garcia was later released on a $15,000 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned on June 27 at Danielson Superior Court.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Grenier was held on a $200,000 bond and was expected to be arraigned on Monday in Norwich Superior Court.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arraign
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Hopes had been high for the latest negotiations but after days of negotiations the two sides accused each other of blocking an agreement while on the ground there has been no let-up in Israel’s military campaign, which resumed when the last ceasefire collapsed in March.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Masterson first accused Kelly’s administration of favoring the Royals in a July 2 interview with Kansas City Sports Radio 810 WHB.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Malik Blanchard, 24, of Roselawn was indicted June 11 on murder charges in the death of Treasure Thomas, 22, on June 9 and the death of Jayshaun Cornelius, 17, on June 3.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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He was indicted on charges of murder, tampering with evidence, extreme cruelty to animals, escaping from the custody of an officer and criminal damage to property, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Other partnerships are designed to appeal to peoples’ interest in health and wellness like dedicated sleep stories available to guests via meditation app Calm and in-room fitness content from Peloton.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The intricate texture adds appealing visual depth to this cozy top.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Or that judges who rule against the administration should be impeached.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Trump has been outspoken on rulings in lower courts, specifically about his administration's immigration policies, and has called for judges to be impeached for decisions against his initiatives.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Marquez did not release the man’s name, citing the need to first notify his family of his death.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All five were cited and released to their parents, according to Brentwood police.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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The sources said Watson found no incriminating information that was used to prosecute Trump or the various right-wing, white supremacist groups and individuals who rallied to hear the president speak that day on the Ellipse in Washington.—
Jay Weaver
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it on.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Invoking Pettis Norman’s name might summon recollections of Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick, who transferred from Second Ward High School to Myers Park to break the city’s color line and whose football prowess later led to the desegregation of the Shrine Bowl.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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What was the fallout? Green, the Cubs GM, summoned Elia to his office after hearing the damaging postgame tape.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Before being booked into Paul Rein on Tuesday, Rogers lived at the Studio 6 in Coral Springs, 5645 N. University Dr.—
David J. Neal
July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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The speedy receiver and return specialist for Dallas is facing a pair of misdemeanor charges after being arrested and booked into Collin County Jail, per The Dallas Morning News.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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