allege

verb

ə-ˈlej How to pronounce allege (audio)
Definition of allegenext
as in to insist
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 allege The family alleges that the children were left unsupervised at the daycare center while the staff attended the director’s birthday celebration, according to Oliveira. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 Though prosecutors alleged that CPR Classic was engaged in widespread fraud, Doherty pleaded guilty to charges involving three specific cars. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 Trump has repeatedly raised concerns about election integrity in recent weeks and months as November’s midterm elections approach, alleging that federal elections are not adequately secure. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 But a constitutional challenge alleging racial discrimination remains alive in federal court. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for allege
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allege
  1. insist
  2. claim
  3. contend
  4. assert
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  • Antonetti insisted that taking on salary would not be prohibitive.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Ahead of the visit, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted Tehran was not seeking further mediation with the US.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of insist
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  • The nearby curvilinear 902-foot Okan Tower, which will be completed first, will also be able to claim a superlative as the tallest to open for use, until the Cipriani and Waldorf projects wrap up construction.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • While rumors initially claimed ICE was targeting fans, OutKick confirmed at the time that the personnel was actually California Border Control agents conducting routine operations unrelated to local sweeps.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of claim
Verb
  • The suit also contends that the defendants directed workers to use the elevator despite the hazards and failed to follow OSHA safety standards.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The full-length could contend for both Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, two prizes the singer-songwriter has claimed before.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of contend
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  • Unity Medical Center denied responsibility for the incident, asserting that an internal review yielded no evidence showing hospital personnel were at fault.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
  • In particular, the prosecutors asserted that the government's basis for seeking the subpoenas was sound.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of assert

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“Allege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allege. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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