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
Law enforcement also opted not to speak on those allegations.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The release does not say whether investigators questioned Greer in 2023 about the woman’s allegations, and a spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday night.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The Making of a Bad Boy digs into the criminal allegations made against the rapper and hip-hop mogul.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The fact that the allegations were referred for further review does not indicate any violation has occurred.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
The allegations have created an uphill climb for the former Fox News host, who can only afford to lose the votes of three Senate Republicans when his confirmation comes up for a vote in the coming weeks.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
In fact, the trailer suggests this is more of a hard-hitting expose, leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of the truth behind the allegations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
This year’s ceremony is the second under new leadership after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved following controversies including allegations the HFPA had no Black members, ran smear campaigns and engaged in questionable financial practices.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Niemann, who had previously admitted to cheating in online games, denied Carlsen's allegations.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The release does not say whether investigators questioned Greer in 2023 about the woman’s allegations, and a spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday night.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The Making of a Bad Boy digs into the criminal allegations made against the rapper and hip-hop mogul.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The fact that the allegations were referred for further review does not indicate any violation has occurred.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
The allegations have created an uphill climb for the former Fox News host, who can only afford to lose the votes of three Senate Republicans when his confirmation comes up for a vote in the coming weeks.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
In fact, the trailer suggests this is more of a hard-hitting expose, leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of the truth behind the allegations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
This year’s ceremony is the second under new leadership after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved following controversies including allegations the HFPA had no Black members, ran smear campaigns and engaged in questionable financial practices.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Niemann, who had previously admitted to cheating in online games, denied Carlsen's allegations.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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