alias

adverb

ali·as | \ ˈā-lē-əs

, ˈāl-yəs\

Definition of alias

(Entry 1 of 2)

: otherwise called : otherwise known as —used to indicate an additional name that a person (such as a criminal) sometimes uses John Smith alias Richard Jones was identified as the suspect.

alias

noun

Definition of alias (Entry 2 of 2)

: an assumed or additional name that a person (such as a criminal) sometimes uses a fugitive using several aliases He checked into the hotel using an alias. John Smith, who goes by the alias Richard Jones

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As the result of a search warrant, investigators found Facebook messages between Ball — under an alias — and one of the witnesses in which Ball talks about blaming himself for the shooting. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Authorities charge 2 more men in death of Boone County Deputy Jacob Pickett," 11 July 2018 With Lady Lady, Masego, who also goes by the alias Uncle Sego, finds himself at a peculiar crux. — Daise Bedolla, Vogue, "Masego, the Ultra-Smooth “TrapHouseJazz” Singer, Is Ready for His Breakout," 23 Aug. 2018 The sweet-talking thief supposedly posed as a realtor, approaching luxury homes and signing up for open houses under an alias. — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, "The LAPD Has Caught The Man Who Posed As A Realtor To Rob Celeb Homes," 4 Jan. 2019 He was born in Kenya and speaks five languages, has frequently used aliases and is accused of being a chronic liar, authorities said. — Kristina Davis, latimes.com, "Man accused of immigration fraud cuts off his GPS ankle bracelet and flees to Mexico, authorities say," 28 June 2018 Miller was the alias of an FBI undercover agent who met Gillum through a lobbyist and one-time friend of the rising Democratic star politician. — Gary Fineout, The Seattle Times, "New documents contradict Florida Democratic nominee Gillum," 23 Oct. 2018 According to the investigative websites, Bellingcat and the Insider, Mr. Chepiga traveled to the U.K. under the alias of Ruslan Boshirov. — Max Colchester, WSJ, "Russia Dismisses Claims That Spy Poisoning Suspect Is Military Colonel," 27 Sep. 2018 The two men – who likely used aliases to enter the U.K. days before the attack – have been charged with conspiracy to murder, attempted murder and use of a nerve agent. — Lucia I. Suarez Sang, Fox News, "Kremlin slams accusations of Russian involvement in ex-spy poisoning, calls them ‘unacceptable’," 6 Sep. 2018 Kessler's mother told police her daughter admitted to using aliases in order to protect herself from a former lover, state police said. — Crimesider Staff, CBS News, "Sheriff: Suspect in disappearance of Fla. mom has had 18 aliases, lived in 33 cities," 1 June 2018

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