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verb

past tense of charge
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as in entrusted
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of charged
Adjective
The Hinge comes pre-charged and ready for use. Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 24 Dec. 2020 Granted, this is a charged and awkward situation even for an adult to manage. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
Verb
Heather Murdock, 57, of Ellington, is charged with five counts of bank fraud, two counts of wire fraud and five counts of tax evasion, according to federal authorities. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025 Neither Khalil nor Suri has been charged with a crime. Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charged
Adjective
  • Along with the breathtaking ocean views, each of the 173 rooms and suites also has a private balcony with an outdoor soaking tub.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In the upcoming series, the Conclave star explores the cuisine each area is known for and dives deep into the rich culture and history of the regions while soaking in the breathtaking views along the way.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • By the end, some of the provocative moves with the rattling bone piles will likely fuel criticism from the usual close-minded detractors.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
  • And while the notion that Lennon and Ono came to understand America through its television programming is provocative, too frequently the collage of grim news and glib ads leans toward the tritely ironic.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • Hollywood has asked actors to bulk up, slim down, and go full shapeshifter for decades — but Channing Tatum is done playing along.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The boy was asked by investigators during a March 12 interview about the nosebleed and if he’d ever been hurt at school.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • CEOs responded to the survey from April 8-10, during which the president announced a 90-day pause on most of his sweeping tariffs but imposed a hike on imports from China (145%).
    Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Other administration officials said another slate of tariffs could be imposed after an investigation into the national security effects of semiconductor imports.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.
    Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Prior to that, King accused Cher of kidnapping her son in court documents that surfaced in September 2023.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • But the Johnnies have not filled the voids left by point guards Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, who were seniors last season.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Workers who were motivated by their belief in public service are being attacked on a daily basis.
    Gary Phelan, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Canada attacked more fervently afterwards .
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Charged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charged. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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