as in reportedly
according to what has been said
The defendant allegedly robbed several homes on Main Street.
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Recent Examples of allegedly
Deven Moore allegedly threatened to assault another person and grabbed an officer’s arms, according to court filings.
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Nick Sullivan
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The paraeducator said Vaughn-Marcella allegedly grabbed the boy’s feet and dragged him 10 to 12 feet out of the classroom, according to the affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Courtney Williams, 40, charged with violating the Espionage Act for allegedly sharing classified Delta Force information with a journalist from 2022 to 2025.
—Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
An early discussion about social contracts comes down to us in Plato’s dialogue Crito in which Socrates, condemned to death for allegedly corrupting the youth, refused an offer to escape from prison.
—George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The vessel was allegedly scheduled to depart on July 9, 2023, but in late June, the victims repeatedly asked for travel documents, per the affidavit.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Natasha Lyonne is speaking out for the first time after Page Six reported she was allegedly escorted off a Delta flight in Los Angeles.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Gaydarov allegedly rented an apartment in the city's downtown area to serve as a laboratory for the bombs.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Nick Sullivan
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The paraeducator said Vaughn-Marcella allegedly grabbed the boy’s feet and dragged him 10 to 12 feet out of the classroom, according to the affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Courtney Williams, 40, charged with violating the Espionage Act for allegedly sharing classified Delta Force information with a journalist from 2022 to 2025.
—Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
An early discussion about social contracts comes down to us in Plato’s dialogue Crito in which Socrates, condemned to death for allegedly corrupting the youth, refused an offer to escape from prison.
—George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The vessel was allegedly scheduled to depart on July 9, 2023, but in late June, the victims repeatedly asked for travel documents, per the affidavit.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Natasha Lyonne is speaking out for the first time after Page Six reported she was allegedly escorted off a Delta flight in Los Angeles.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Gaydarov allegedly rented an apartment in the city's downtown area to serve as a laboratory for the bombs.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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The shifting licensing dynamic hovers as Panini will reportedly re-open the doors for a possible sale of the company.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Shipping through the crucial maritime passage has slowly resumed, with 8 tankers reportedly transiting Monday, compared to an average of fewer than 2 transits per day in March, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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