allegedly

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Recent Examples of allegedly Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified. Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026 The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie is going on trial again, this time in a federal terrorism case that is probing deeper into what allegedly motivated the stabbing on a lecture stage in 2022. ABC News, 22 July 2026 Chamberlain allegedly pointed a handgun at the third man prior to Marshall’s arrival. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The three women were caught in the crossfire, while the three men allegedly participated in the gunfire. Reeti Malhotra july 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 But such agreements show that Udio could have licensed Sony’s tracks instead of allegedly ripping them from YouTube, the label claimed. Corbin Bolies, Variety, 22 July 2026 Abarca had allegedly thrown his wife to the ground during an argument outside his father’s Shawnee home, charging documents said, that led to her asking a judge to impose a restraining order against him. Ilana Arougheti july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 The owner said Mahdawi allegedly made similar remarks to another gun enthusiast. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026 The following night, Burke allegedly paid an Uber driver to bring her to his home. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
Adverb
  • More recently, he was reportedly involved in the disciplinary process of Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas after a now-infamous play involving her and Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
    Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • John Fisher, who has owned the A’s since 2005, had reportedly been seeking investment in his team for some time.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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