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
Some of those firearms were allegedly converted into fully automatic weapons and later used in multiple violent crimes, according to the indictment.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The decision also followed a nearly $16 million fine issued by the state environmental department to the DOE for allegedly contaminating groundwater by failing to manage legacy radioactive waste.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Police reviewed footage from the property which allegedly showed Corrales and another man forcefully tying Goodyke to the wheelchair with plastic bags, AZ Family and 12 News reported.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Johnson allegedly made an inflammatory gesture at Barnett’s car outside a Walmart supercenter near the Shops at Boardwalk in Kansas City’s Northland, then approached Barnett’s vehicle on foot and shot him with a pistol.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Police allegedly found a pocketknife on him and a gun in the vehicle.
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Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The decision also followed a nearly $16 million fine issued by the state environmental department to the DOE for allegedly contaminating groundwater by failing to manage legacy radioactive waste.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Police reviewed footage from the property which allegedly showed Corrales and another man forcefully tying Goodyke to the wheelchair with plastic bags, AZ Family and 12 News reported.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Johnson allegedly made an inflammatory gesture at Barnett’s car outside a Walmart supercenter near the Shops at Boardwalk in Kansas City’s Northland, then approached Barnett’s vehicle on foot and shot him with a pistol.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Police allegedly found a pocketknife on him and a gun in the vehicle.
—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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Stevie Nicks was reportedly among the performers, a person with knowledge of the event told the New York Times.
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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