Thesaurus results for ALLEGATION

allegation

noun

Definition of allegation

as in accusation

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 allegation Peters has denied the allegations and says the encounter was consensual. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The Illinois High School Association is now investigating the allegations. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Batie-Smoose's allegations extend beyond Fleming's eligibility. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Andriesz’s death comes four months after the BBC aired a news documentary featuring him and his allegations concerning Lutnick’s ties to Epstein. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allegation

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Five days ago, the two exchanged barbs and accusations in a debate on TV Band.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The university has not responded to CNN’s questions about why the full transcript of Jane Doe’s police interview, which included Doe’s explicit rape accusation, was not included in the statement prepared by police for the DA.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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Despite the controversies and indictments, the league still views legalized sports gambling, and now prediction markets, as its best option.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Comey has denied any wrongdoing in that case and is seeking to have the indictment tossed out by a judge.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

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