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 Trump also alleged the Communist Party of China engaged in election interference in the 2020 presidential election during a primetime address days before the New Jersey revelation. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors allege that Clancy planned the killings by sending her husband to run errands, and then, while he was gone, using exercise bands to strangle Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Lee alleges she was fired less than a month after reporting her complaints to the team’s senior vice president of human resources. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The suit alleges that Paramount’s unlawful termination has caused him some $4 million in economic damages. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allege

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This caused a strained relationship with the company after city officials insisted the extra cost should be covered by PCL.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Anchor tenant JCPenney fought against a shutdown, insisting its store was still popular and profitable.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 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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It’s been a while since the Giants asserted themselves as the clearly better team on a field, especially at this time of year.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Hoskins asserted that Missouri’s Constitution doesn’t allow a referendum on congressional redistricting.

— David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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