ALLEGE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

allege

verb

ə-ˈlej

Definition of allege

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 suit cites an August 2025 article by Forbes that alleged Pierson inflated the readership and valuation of her The Newsette newsletter during business pitches. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 Andrew Scott, alleged founding member of the Tortured Man Club. — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 Said alleges that she was subsequently assigned to weekend desk shifts. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 Democratic lawmakers demand investigations and an oversight visit, alleging dangerous conditions and poor treatment aboard the Lincoln, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses the reports as exaggerated and misrepresented. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allege

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Instead, airlines are insisting on custom designs to stand out.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of insist

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Lang and other anti-Islam protesters marched in Dearborn in November 2025, clashing with counter-protesters and claiming the area is not friendly to those who are non-Muslim.

— Heath Kalb, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Critics claim those measures are ineffective or insufficient to protect young people online.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of claim

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Conservationists and some state officials contend the move is a pretext for commercial development that will harm wildlife habitats and water quality.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Anthony’s attorneys contend those comments have created the appearance that Roach prejudged the defense’s claims.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of contend

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But at least one Lake Worth Beach city commissioner asserted involvement of local authorities in immigration enforcement is a bad idea.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
The defendant’s lawyers disputed that argument, asserting the evidence doesn’t prove Robinson’s motivation was connected to Kirk’s political or religious beliefs.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

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