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 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

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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 Washington Post reported that Adjepong filed a motion claiming his ex-wife was violating their settlement agreement by preventing him from seeing his child in January 2025.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Additionally, the suit claims that in 2024, hackers created a Gmail account and domain name impersonating a photographer to get a digital technician to send unreleased photos that belonged to Grande.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 July 2026

Definition of claim

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Decisions on matters such as war, citizenship, exile and capital punishment were made in the assemblies and courts, where citizens heard contending speeches and voted immediately afterwards.

— Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Pitching is always in high demand at the trade deadline and Garrett would be an option as a back end of the rotation starter or a swingman for a contending team.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 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

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