charges 1 of 2

plural of charge
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as in expenses
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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charges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of charge
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as in tasks
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges
Noun
  • The first council meeting since the indictments is scheduled for Tuesday.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Since the appointment of the special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate the Kremlin’s gambit in 2016, federal indictments have consistently provided the most detailed, and therefore potent, accounts of such influence operations.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Once those missions are flown over the next several years, the Vulcan will be the company's sole launcher.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Focus on your brand, what comes naturally to you, your missions and target your prospects.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Head to the Bluesky site, click Sign up, and follow the instructions on screen.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • During the trip, Lumumba was recorded calling a city employee with instructions to change the deadline for proposals, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This legislation could be among the most far-reaching, surpassing existing reporting obligations in California and Illinois.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The enriched bond, more often than not, leads to more efficient project execution, as mutual understanding and dedication have transcended mere contractual obligations.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • This article offers practical strategies to help reduce expenses, access assistance, and quickly generate income.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The group and a sister nonprofit, Our American Future Action, help pay expenses for individuals—overwhelmingly Democrats—who plan to run for office in the future.
    Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Engineers and operations experts can use this information to isolate where the mistake happened and why, and make changes accordingly.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The insecurity created by the war has exacerbated that trend, with most new tech companies formally registered overseas, despite tax incentives to incorporate locally, and a large number considering moving some of their operations outside Israel, Hasson told CNN last month.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The recommendation doesn’t state a better lower number but asks the state to study what would be appropriate.
    Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The election interference measure asks if Illinois should impose civil penalties on candidates who interfere or try to interfere with election workers' official duties.
    Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Through Her Lens imposes no restrictions on the genre or style of the project, allowing for diverse communities to participate.
    Nandi Howard, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The law imposes fines of up to $250,000 if these groups fail to follow a list of rules that include registering with the state’s elections division.
    Jon Marcus, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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