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
Zoey was allegedly diagnosed with Nursemaid’s elbow, a common elbow injury among young children and toddlers that occurs when a child’s elbow is pulled and one of the bones partially dislocates.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The suspects allegedly forced their way into the rear door of the home before being seen on camera getting into a blue Hyundai Elantra and taking off.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
By the time Adams was indicted, dozens of city officials had resigned or been fired, and many had themselves been indicted for allegedly selling contracts and trading favors.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The extraordinary move comes as the app’s parent company, Character Technologies, faces legal actions and governmental scrutiny over how the product has allegedly harmed teenagers who engaged heavily with it.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Allen was among several captains who called for Corpus’ ouster last year over conflict-of-interest concerns and an allegedly hostile work environment, while Millbrae City Manager Tom Williams testified on her behalf during her removal proceedings last August.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The suspects allegedly forced their way into the rear door of the home before being seen on camera getting into a blue Hyundai Elantra and taking off.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
By the time Adams was indicted, dozens of city officials had resigned or been fired, and many had themselves been indicted for allegedly selling contracts and trading favors.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The extraordinary move comes as the app’s parent company, Character Technologies, faces legal actions and governmental scrutiny over how the product has allegedly harmed teenagers who engaged heavily with it.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Allen was among several captains who called for Corpus’ ouster last year over conflict-of-interest concerns and an allegedly hostile work environment, while Millbrae City Manager Tom Williams testified on her behalf during her removal proceedings last August.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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The incident is reportedly being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to steer its $925 billion sovereign wealth fund away from the real estate megaprojects that have dominated its development agenda for the past decade, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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