as in reportedly
according to what has been said
The defendant allegedly robbed several homes on Main Street.
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Recent Examples of allegedly
The chemicals, sold by Chinese companies, were allegedly purchased by the Ohio men and resold to local drug dealers.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The mother attempted to take her son back, but Agba allegedly pushed her and grabbed the boy's leg and refused to let go.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While officers addressed that individual's interference, Nunez allegedly entered his Dodge tow truck and towed one of the government vehicles that had been boxing in Martinez's car.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The caucus’ endorsement process faced scrutiny for allegedly disenfranchising some voters.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Mangione is facing the death penalty in federal court after allegedly gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will face trial on federal charges for allegedly obstructing immigration agents.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Parollee Dawain Hopson lived a free life for about five weeks before landing back behind bars, this time for allegedly stabbing two people to death at a Detroit pool party over the summer and injuring two others with the same knife.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Howe’s report says Ortiz, who allegedly has a history of profound mental illness and recent hospitalization, was released from the hospital days before the shooting.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The mother attempted to take her son back, but Agba allegedly pushed her and grabbed the boy's leg and refused to let go.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While officers addressed that individual's interference, Nunez allegedly entered his Dodge tow truck and towed one of the government vehicles that had been boxing in Martinez's car.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The caucus’ endorsement process faced scrutiny for allegedly disenfranchising some voters.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Mangione is facing the death penalty in federal court after allegedly gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will face trial on federal charges for allegedly obstructing immigration agents.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Parollee Dawain Hopson lived a free life for about five weeks before landing back behind bars, this time for allegedly stabbing two people to death at a Detroit pool party over the summer and injuring two others with the same knife.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Howe’s report says Ortiz, who allegedly has a history of profound mental illness and recent hospitalization, was released from the hospital days before the shooting.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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Smith reportedly called him after listening to Midnight Son and didn't change his original story during their sit-down.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Madison reportedly began filming in Montana in August 2024, and shot in Texas in November and December.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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