as in to accuse
law
to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Recent Examples of arraign
He was arrested without incident and expected to be arraigned Friday.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
On July 11th James Wellesley was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in Federal Court in New York City on wire fraud and money laundering charges related to what the FBI is calling a $99 million Ponzi scheme involving wine investment fraud.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Anoka County court on Wednesday, July 9, according to a statement from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cooper was arrested July 7, after a two-week search, and arraigned July 10.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
On July 11th James Wellesley was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in Federal Court in New York City on wire fraud and money laundering charges related to what the FBI is calling a $99 million Ponzi scheme involving wine investment fraud.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Anoka County court on Wednesday, July 9, according to a statement from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cooper was arrested July 7, after a two-week search, and arraigned July 10.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arraign
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In a separate matter in California, the DMV has accused Tesla of misleading consumers about the capabilities of its driver assistance systems, previously marketed under the names Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (or FSD).—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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During the live chat with Yuen on Facebook, Sasha Gong, another person targeted by the bounties, accused Hong Kong of becoming a police state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Two men have been indicted in connection to a 2024 murder in Louisville's Russell neighborhood.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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He was indicted July 10, when prosecutors said he was detained on related state charges.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Other partnerships are designed to appeal to peoples’ interest in health and wellness like dedicated sleep stories available to guests via meditation app Calm and in-room fitness content from Peloton.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The intricate texture adds appealing visual depth to this cozy top.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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An Indianapolis state representative, who is also an attorney, thinks state lawmakers should have the ability to impeach him.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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High-ranking Democrats have expressed dissatisfaction with Green’s moves to impeach Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
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The dual-use nature of satellite launch vehicles has been cited as a particular area of concern by officials in Washington and Europe.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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As an example, Booker cited the TikTok presence of Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. — even after Kelly voted to force the company’s divestment from Chinese owner ByteDance.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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The sources said Watson found no incriminating information that was used to prosecute Trump or the various right-wing, white supremacist groups and individuals who rallied to hear the president speak that day on the Ellipse in Washington.—
Jay Weaver
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it on.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Invoking Pettis Norman’s name might summon recollections of Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick, who transferred from Second Ward High School to Myers Park to break the city’s color line and whose football prowess later led to the desegregation of the Shrine Bowl.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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What was the fallout? Green, the Cubs GM, summoned Elia to his office after hearing the damaging postgame tape.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Gately had testified as part of the grand jury that led to Measures’ indictment after he had been booked on a national commercial and initially received payment and residuals from it, but then did not receive the $6,500 from KMR when the commercial was renewed for a third time.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Also booked for the boxing card is a junior welterweight scrap between Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Arraign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arraign. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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