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
The parents sued the school board and district officials in 2021, alleging that their rights to make decisions about the care and upbringing of their children were violated.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit alleges Jackson broke the rental agreement, and seeks money from him.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Lincoln officials, including Andreatta, alleged the organization did not properly disclose its project to them.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The drama revisiting the real-life legal battle against chemical giant Monsanto will star Bailey as attorney Brent Wisner who led a lawsuit against the US company Monsanto alleging that its Roundup herbicide product caused cancer.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit alleges Jackson broke the rental agreement, and seeks money from him.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Lincoln officials, including Andreatta, alleged the organization did not properly disclose its project to them.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The drama revisiting the real-life legal battle against chemical giant Monsanto will star Bailey as attorney Brent Wisner who led a lawsuit against the US company Monsanto alleging that its Roundup herbicide product caused cancer.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Apr. 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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The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the federal government filed a lawsuit against Illinois, asserting that the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission, not the state gaming board, has regulatory authority over those platforms.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Allege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allege. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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