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
  • Federal indictments of opioid executives aren't completely unheard of.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Combs’ trial in that case is scheduled to commence in May, as prosecutors say more indictments may still be filed.
    Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Such flexibility offers these institutions a way to work with populists without undermining their broader missions.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Creature Commandos had better pace themselves this season, because a second batch of missions officially await them.
    Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See below for instructions on how to enter, and check out the Charity Drive kickoff post for a complete list of available prizes.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses might face challenges in maintaining productivity levels, meeting contractual obligations, and sustaining profitability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Biden signed the legislation late Saturday morning so government operations could commence.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The post office will open with normal operations on Christmas Eve this year, meaning post office locations will be open and mail will be delivered normally.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Nashville Tennessean At the end of every year, The Tennessean asks its photojournalists to make their selections for our Pictures of the Year roundup.
    Randall Greenwell, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And these are the questions the movie asks.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Printing money is politically expedient, but imposes a hidden cost on savers.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • By rejecting the shame society imposes on survivors, Gisèle has inspired others to speak out and demand change.
    Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charges. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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