as in insists
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 alleges
The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.
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Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Lively also alleges that Heath and Baldoni also entered her hair and makeup trailer unannounced on multiple occasions, while she was getting dressed.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Lively’s lawsuit, meanwhile, alleges that the Wayfarer team used abnormal and egregious strategies to damage her reputation.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Experian uses a faulty intake process that often does not adequately capture the nature of a consumer dispute and conveys inaccurate information to the entity that filed a negative item on a credit report.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Most personal trainers will have public liability insurance that covers them if a client injures themselves (or alleges an injury has occurred) while under their supervision.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The complaint also alleges that Experian failed to inform consumers of the results of reinvestigations, leaving them unaware of the status and outcomes of their disputes.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp have created a social media monopoly.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the pattern is a violation of the due process clause in the 14th Amendment.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Lively also alleges that Heath and Baldoni also entered her hair and makeup trailer unannounced on multiple occasions, while she was getting dressed.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Lively’s lawsuit, meanwhile, alleges that the Wayfarer team used abnormal and egregious strategies to damage her reputation.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Experian uses a faulty intake process that often does not adequately capture the nature of a consumer dispute and conveys inaccurate information to the entity that filed a negative item on a credit report.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Most personal trainers will have public liability insurance that covers them if a client injures themselves (or alleges an injury has occurred) while under their supervision.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The complaint also alleges that Experian failed to inform consumers of the results of reinvestigations, leaving them unaware of the status and outcomes of their disputes.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp have created a social media monopoly.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges the pattern is a violation of the due process clause in the 14th Amendment.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleges
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Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Ian insists the key is handed over first.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
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The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.—
Penny Weaver,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2024
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Great Lakes ice maintains ecosystem health, recreation, infrastructure The impacts of low ice cover are far-reaching, and what happens in the winter matters for the rest of the year.—
Caitlin Looby,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nosferatu could have easily tipped into camp or outright silliness, but Eggers’ direction and visual aesthetic maintains a solemn tone of dread throughout the film.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Alleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleges. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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