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Recent Examples of accused
The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones falsely stated the school shooting was staged and baselessly accused the families of being crisis actors.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Less than a day after being accused, Ruggia was expelled from the French directors’ guild.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Paxton was accused of using his authority to benefit a political donor as well as attempting to misuse taxpayer money to settle a whistleblower lawsuit against his office.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Two men have been accused of intentionally setting the fire that damaged Interstate 471 near the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which will keep the southbound highway closed through March.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly turned to the internet forum Reddit to discuss his own health problems.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Mutual friends have accused the poster of being unforgiving and have pleaded with him to take her back.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This charge, no less than a modern-day blood libel, is just the latest attack in Amnesty's longstanding campaign of lawfare against and vilification of the State of Israel, having previously accused the Jewish state of the equally unfounded charge of apartheid.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones falsely stated the school shooting was staged and baselessly accused the families of being crisis actors.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Less than a day after being accused, Ruggia was expelled from the French directors’ guild.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Paxton was accused of using his authority to benefit a political donor as well as attempting to misuse taxpayer money to settle a whistleblower lawsuit against his office.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Two men have been accused of intentionally setting the fire that damaged Interstate 471 near the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which will keep the southbound highway closed through March.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly turned to the internet forum Reddit to discuss his own health problems.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Mutual friends have accused the poster of being unforgiving and have pleaded with him to take her back.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This charge, no less than a modern-day blood libel, is just the latest attack in Amnesty's longstanding campaign of lawfare against and vilification of the State of Israel, having previously accused the Jewish state of the equally unfounded charge of apartheid.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accused
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Trump's suits often demand extraordinary figures from the defendants.Graham Kates, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The last idea is drawn from what some states do when a defendant dies after conviction but before sentencing.Michael R. Sisak, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu was first indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In case 2000, he was indicted for fraud and breach of trust over an alleged deal with a newspaper publisher in another effort to secure favorable coverage.Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The police chief are not aware of any previous interactions with the suspect.KC Baker, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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After the officers found the suspect in the wooded area, shots were fired and the suspect was killed, police said.Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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He was charged with murder and a number of other felonies in New York as well as weapons and forgery charges in Pennsylvania.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The International Criminal Court has also charged Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, with war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with Israel's conduct in the war.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the textbook’s narrative, the butcher of millions is never culpable.Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Maresca and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola cited challenges with the pitch in Columbus, where Caicedo had been culpable for conceding possession in the lead-up to a City goal.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
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The titanium, which was not native to the body, seemed a likely culprit for the failure.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Grammy winner finally took matters into her own hands Thursday evening and revealed the culprits behind her bizarre video.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump pleaded not guilty to every charge against him.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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The trio were all subsequently arrested and have since all pleaded guilty to charges connected to the shooting.Liam Quinn, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The film focuses on young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) — who's accidentally left home alone over the holidays — and his clever plans to outwit a pair of criminals trying to rob his home on Christmas Eve.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump has said deportations will focus on criminals first, as immigration enforcement has since former President Barack Obama's presidency.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accused. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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