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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In early May, he was indicted, and an international manhunt ensued.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
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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What People Are Saying President Donald Trump blamed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts for the crash and also questioned the helicopter crew's actions during a news conference on Thursday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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President Trump questions if DEI policies are to blame In the immediate aftermath of the crash, President Trump said he had been briefed on the incident and offered his condolences.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
31 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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Legal experts noted that while some criminal charges, like indecent exposure or battery, could have applied if proven, the statute of limitations has expired, and such cases are rarely prosecuted.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which prosecuted the case, will have a chance to respond in court papers.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Accuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuse. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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