1
: accused but not proven or convicted
an alleged burglar
2
: asserted to be true or to exist
an alleged miracle
an alleged conspiracy
allegedly
adverb
She allegedly stole the money. [=she is alleged to have stolen the money]
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Dec. 2025
Abraham Herrera, 21, is facing several charges stemming from his alleged role in two drive-by shootings and a standoff with SWAT in Hays County – located roughly 15 miles from Austin – last month, according to FOX 7.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
About It podcast hosts and 50 were raised when the G-Unit rapper posted an alleged voicemail claiming Jim Jones owed money to the owner of the studio where Jim, Dave, Maino and Fab record their podcast.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
The legislation would require the president to seek authorization from Congress before continuing the attacks on drug cartels and alleged drug-carrying vessels.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Alleged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleged. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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alleged
adjective
al·leged
ə-ˈlejd, -ˈle-jəd 
1
: asserted to be true
especially
: stated in an allegation
alleged crimes
2
: accused but not yet proven or convicted
trial of alleged war criminals—R. G. Neumann
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