as in accusations
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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Recent Examples of allegations
What were the allegations vs BofA in the Epstein case?
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Qrypt had been negotiating its first large contract, with the Pentagon, until a counterintelligence official called about Broidy’s allegations.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Zandanshatar’s resignation came after one of his senior ministers faced allegations of corruption.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
There are currently no criminal allegations against Mortensen, who filed a temporary restraining order against Paul and was granted temporary full custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Kaiser in February paid $556 million to settle the allegations.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Former Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson previously said the city conducted an internal investigation after animal abuse allegations, adding that those would be addressed and staff changes would be made when appropriate, according to Post-Tribune archives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Today, Roan responded to the allegations in a video posted to her Instagram story.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Mar. 2026
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Qrypt had been negotiating its first large contract, with the Pentagon, until a counterintelligence official called about Broidy’s allegations.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Zandanshatar’s resignation came after one of his senior ministers faced allegations of corruption.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
There are currently no criminal allegations against Mortensen, who filed a temporary restraining order against Paul and was granted temporary full custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Kaiser in February paid $556 million to settle the allegations.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Former Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson previously said the city conducted an internal investigation after animal abuse allegations, adding that those would be addressed and staff changes would be made when appropriate, according to Post-Tribune archives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Today, Roan responded to the allegations in a video posted to her Instagram story.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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The accusations against Lopez are extensive.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even if prosecutors are able to secure indictments, Benza said the timeline could stretch well beyond the current presidential term.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cusick said prosecutors had also presented evidence to a grand jury seeking indictments against Clyde Hedrick, who authorities allege was the person responsible for the deaths of the four women and had been Elmore's longtime friend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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