as in claiming
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 alleging
In the letter, Carvajal says as much, alleging that Maduro had aimed to use drugs as a weapon against the United States.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Moscow denied targeting the plant, alleging Kyiv staged the attack.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Since its founding in 2013, GMR has filed lawsuits against several radio networks, alleging low royalty payments.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Moscow denied targeting the plant, alleging Kyiv staged the attack.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Racial profiling allegations Ebuehi is now filing a lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging he was targeted because of his race.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The woman, Dacoda Jones, filed a lawsuit in February in Dallas County, Texas, alleging that Rice physically abused her.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Cher is again seeking a conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, alleging that his drug addiction has severely affected his mental health and led to mounting debt.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Moscow denied targeting the plant, alleging Kyiv staged the attack.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Since its founding in 2013, GMR has filed lawsuits against several radio networks, alleging low royalty payments.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Moscow denied targeting the plant, alleging Kyiv staged the attack.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Racial profiling allegations Ebuehi is now filing a lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging he was targeted because of his race.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The woman, Dacoda Jones, filed a lawsuit in February in Dallas County, Texas, alleging that Rice physically abused her.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Cher is again seeking a conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, alleging that his drug addiction has severely affected his mental health and led to mounting debt.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleging
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In Joseph Heller’s novel, claiming to be crazy is taken as evidence of sanity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scammers call older people, falsely claiming the victim’s bank account, Social Security number or other personal information has been compromised, Sorrells said.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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The president rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing restrictions, insisting that larger concerns must be addressed first.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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In December 2023, Maduro held a controversial referendum that claimed 98 percent public support for asserting sovereignty over the region — a vote widely criticized for alleged fraud and lack of transparency.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Talma, a 6-foot, 175-pounder has track speed and is part of the Hornets state-championship contending 400-meter relay team.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand flared twice last year over contending claims to territory along their shared border.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Alleging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleging. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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