Synonyms of charge
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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
charges of burglary and armed robbery that have yet to be proved
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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your charge is to keep everyone else organized and busy
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we've received an official charge about how to handle the situation
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as in responsibility
something one must do because of prior agreement
the first charge of our armed forces is to defend this country against enemy attack
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the famously disastrous charge led by General George Pickett at Gettysburg
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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the charge for the book will be five dollars
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
was given charge of the business during the owner's absence
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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the charges mounted at a dizzying pace as the building project went way over budget
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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the slopes at this resort aren't particularly challenging and aren't likely to give expert skiers much of a charge
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
he inherited charge of the Paris bureau after his supervisor quit
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
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as in to task
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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as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
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as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
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Recent Examples of charge
Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors re-filed the charge against Lor two weeks after Katz dismissed the count and this time named Shoal Creek’s principal, Harmeena Omoto, as the victim.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
When in use, the back-corner USB-C ports could prevent the laptop from opening fully, depending on the size of the cable plugged in, though HP’s own charging cable doesn't interfere.
—PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charge
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But its February 2023 launch was plagued by glitches, confusion and accusations that its software led to people being arrested multiple times for the same charge.
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In California the situation is worse, with some grocery stores charging $9 or more for a dozen eggs and limiting the number of eggs customers can purchase.
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This action is so contrary to the rule of law, the standards of the Department of Justice and the ethics of the legal profession, that the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York resigned rather than dismiss the indictment.—
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Absent were the assistant U.S. attorneys from Manhattan who had overseen the investigation and indictment of Adams, the first mayor in modern New York City history to face criminal charges while in office.—
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Although Callie’s mission was to get close to Lottie to ply her for information, Callie seems to be falling under Lottie’s spell.—
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However, fiscal 2025 budget documents say the mission could launch in late 2025 or 2026, and the service has indicated that 2026 is its target for flying operational Tactically Responsive Space missions.—
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In the Fort Worth Independent School District and across Texas, conversations about literacy instruction have largely focused on the early grades.—
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The instructions said the test would take 20 minutes and require a pack of lancets.—
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This company has built its brand on a holistic perspective, prioritizing environmental health and social responsibility alongside profit.—
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Nurkic’s responsibilities with his new team extend past that, though.—
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Incidents like the recent attack where a woman was set on fire while sleeping on a subway train have heightened public fear.—
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Former President Joe Biden issued Fauci a pre-emptive federal pardon as a hedge against what Biden said could be politically motivated attacks.—
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The price impact was muted, one study found, because retailers absorbed much of the cost through lower profit margins.—
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Caulking, sealing and weatherstripping leaks can save 10% to 20% in heating costs.—
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The Clearwater Award is presented to a festival that prioritizes environmental stewardship and demonstrates public leadership in sustainable event production.—
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The name ‘Hover’ Energy name is both literally and symbolically a nod to the magnetically levitated turbines that ‘hover’ over rooftops; a reflection of this visionary founder’s deep belief in stewardship.—
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Lining up these alternatives to Russian gas has been costly, OMV says, even though the Austrian government, which owns 31 percent of OMV, contributed a portion of the expense.—
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Too often, that comes at the expense of what a club is: its history, its culture, its locality.—
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“Charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charge. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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