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 Knouse alleged it was coerced and that Sabatini created an inappropriate workplace dynamic. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Correa alleged in a social media video this week that the Sheriff’s Department is using a loophole to assist ICE by posting inmates’ release dates online. — Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026 None of the evidence alleges Ouellette ever pushed Ringquist out of the truck at any point, Minnella said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026 ChatGPT responded with specific instructions on preparation, dosage and administration, and whether the plant would show up on an autopsy, the suit alleges. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allege

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined around 20 other countries and the European Commission in a declaration insisting that AI remain under human control.

— Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
While the case settled, Fairey had insisted his artistic transformation of an Associated Press photograph constituted fair use.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of insist

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That figure is separate from the 5-to-6-hectare area claimed for the dispersal warhead tested on Monday.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The one-time head of Ayiti 2054, the political party Sanon claimed to be a member of, Désir was arrested Wednesday outside his law office in Petion-Ville, according to his Haiti lawyer.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of claim

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The union has long contended that teams can generate revenue and profits outside of the MLB club through mixed-use developments, RSN ownership and other avenues.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The column contends that Republican redistricting efforts backfired, while California’s map changes helped Democrats win seats.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of contend

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Black asserts that the statements made by Garcia are false and that traveling to appear on national television to make such statements about the inquiry into Epstein’s crimes goes beyond the purview of a member of Congress.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Those statements were false and were made maliciously, Black asserts through his lawyers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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