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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Their alleged plot to join ISIS represents what one immigration expert called a fundamental failure of American assimilation and the speed at which radicalization can happen over the internet.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The harassment described in the second protective order, and also witnessed by McKinsey Glover, was said to have happened in the lobby area of the hotel, where other attendees would have seen Bush's alleged behavior.
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Harbour also recently made headlines following the release of estranged wife Lily Allen's latest album, West End Girl, which contained references many interpreted as pointing toward alleged unfaithfulness on Harbour's part, though the actor isn't explicitly named in the lyrics.
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The other alleged fraudster is Badolato, who has been involved in other ventures with Bannon and was charged alongside him on Thursday.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The harassment described in the second protective order, and also witnessed by McKinsey Glover, was said to have happened in the lobby area of the hotel, where other attendees would have seen Bush's alleged behavior.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Harbour also recently made headlines following the release of estranged wife Lily Allen's latest album, West End Girl, which contained references many interpreted as pointing toward alleged unfaithfulness on Harbour's part, though the actor isn't explicitly named in the lyrics.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The other alleged fraudster is Badolato, who has been involved in other ventures with Bannon and was charged alongside him on Thursday.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Alleged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleged. Accessed 9 Nov. 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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