as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
alleged that the restaurant chain was engaging in discriminatory hiring practices
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Recent Examples of allege
Critics allege that World Liberty Financial has created unprecedented conflicts of interest and a pipeline for the wealthy to gain favor from the White House.
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The $250 million lawsuit alleged that the newspaper irresponsibly reported on Lively’s unsubstantiated allegations.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The team also alleged that the use of its trade secrets is impacting NASCAR results.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
The suit alleged that the gutter guards allowed debris to build up, requiring maintenance for water to flow through the gutters.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The $250 million lawsuit alleged that the newspaper irresponsibly reported on Lively’s unsubstantiated allegations.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The team also alleged that the use of its trade secrets is impacting NASCAR results.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
The suit alleged that the gutter guards allowed debris to build up, requiring maintenance for water to flow through the gutters.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allege
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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DeVaux became the first woman to train the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo claimed the 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday at Churchill Downs.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Louisiana sued to restrict access to mifepristone, asserting that its availability undermined the ban there.—
Mark Sherman,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The improved momentum behind IGV and relative 'buy' signals versus the SPX suggest software stocks are asserting themselves as a new source of leadership within the technology sector.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Allege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allege. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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