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
The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.
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Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The receiver is also currently being investigated by the NFL over allegations of domestic abuse.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Fletcher, who was considered a strong contender for a state Senate seat in March 2023 when Figueroa filed her complaint, spoke publicly Friday about the allegations one month after a judge dismissed it.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
But the center’s allegations are of another type.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The county filed an eviction lawsuit last year, citing allegations of subpar care of the dolphins, manatees and sea lions that are the star attractions there.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Uber's Response Uber has denied the allegations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The district received multiple complaints regarding Bloise’s behavior in late spring of this year and an external law firm was engaged to investigate the allegations of unprofessional conduct, according to district spokesperson Raj Rai.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Murray eventually addressed the allegations but didn't go into further detail about the staffer's complaint.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The receiver is also currently being investigated by the NFL over allegations of domestic abuse.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Fletcher, who was considered a strong contender for a state Senate seat in March 2023 when Figueroa filed her complaint, spoke publicly Friday about the allegations one month after a judge dismissed it.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
But the center’s allegations are of another type.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The county filed an eviction lawsuit last year, citing allegations of subpar care of the dolphins, manatees and sea lions that are the star attractions there.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Uber's Response Uber has denied the allegations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The district received multiple complaints regarding Bloise’s behavior in late spring of this year and an external law firm was engaged to investigate the allegations of unprofessional conduct, according to district spokesperson Raj Rai.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Murray eventually addressed the allegations but didn't go into further detail about the staffer's complaint.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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While accusations of some grand conspiracy remain hearsay, Natthaphong says at the least the spat shows the peril of informal ties replacing official.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Venezuelan defense minister’s accusations come against the backdrop of the long-running territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is running for a second term while facing two indictments on felony fraud charges.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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