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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 Macklemore previously alleged that Kraft pressured promoters to remove him from the tour. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026 In the coming months, they are alleged to have worked with two aides in Netanyahu’s office on a scheme for which they were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 New Balance alleged in the suit that Decathlon’s EU (European Union) affiliates have sold New Balance products bearing the ‘N’ marks for many years. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Anwar Hussein / Getty Images file In the first wave of revelations from the book earlier this week, Spencer alleged that Charles had told him that Diana would soon be forgotten in the days after her death. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 18 Sep. 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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  • The Dangote Refinery has often insisted that its fully operational 700,000 barrels-a-day plant can fulfill this demand.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of insist
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  • The group claims that HIV treatment has improved in the decades since the military initially categorized HIV as a health problem that disqualifies someone from enlistment.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, the Houthis claimed a successful attack on a Saudi air base, following an attack last week on a Saudi oil pipeline.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of claim
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  • Ahead of the legal arguments, most experts contend that Missouri likely will not use the gerrymandered map in November and instead conduct the election using a map lawmakers passed in 2022.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Penn State regularly contended for New Year’s Six bowls but lost the close, important games so often that fans braced for heartbreak.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of contend
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  • On Tuesday, Zuckerberg echoed Huang's stance in a post on X, asserting that an industry-wide emergency brake is unnecessary and that third-party evaluations represent the optimal path forward.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In the agreement, Kohberger also waived his ability to appeal, though defendants always retain the right to later assert ineffective assistance of counsel and pursue post-conviction relief in court.
    — Kevin Fixler September 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of assert

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“Allege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allege. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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