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
Becerra has forcefully denied wrongdoing, calling it a ‘gut punch’ that his advisors allegedly betrayed him.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Several individuals released pre-trial have gone on to allegedly commit violent crimes, like Alphanso Talley, who's accused of murdering Chicago Police Department Officer John Bartholomew.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
In the current case, Jimmy Gerodemos allegedly ordered enforcers to try to recoup around $100,000 owed between four men — $45,000 from Victim 1; $30,000 Victim 2; $7,500 from Victim 3; and nearly $25,000 from Victim 4.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Gaff allegedly entered Weaver's apartment and attacked her, beating her in the face and ultimately binding her around her throat, wrists and ankles.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026
That's when one of the toddlers allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, who then asked where the child got the gun, according to the complaint cited by CBS News.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In March 2024, The Los Angeles Times was hit with a CIPA lawsuit for allegedly using trackers to collect information from website visitors without their consent.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
According to investigators, Wakefield was dining at a Miami Beach restaurant in August 2021 with his wife and their 1-year-old son when Davis allegedly approached them while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The investigation allegedly found that Canada, Coley and others orchestrated the street level distribution of narcotics through other members of the conspiracy, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Several individuals released pre-trial have gone on to allegedly commit violent crimes, like Alphanso Talley, who's accused of murdering Chicago Police Department Officer John Bartholomew.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
In the current case, Jimmy Gerodemos allegedly ordered enforcers to try to recoup around $100,000 owed between four men — $45,000 from Victim 1; $30,000 Victim 2; $7,500 from Victim 3; and nearly $25,000 from Victim 4.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Gaff allegedly entered Weaver's apartment and attacked her, beating her in the face and ultimately binding her around her throat, wrists and ankles.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026
That's when one of the toddlers allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, who then asked where the child got the gun, according to the complaint cited by CBS News.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In March 2024, The Los Angeles Times was hit with a CIPA lawsuit for allegedly using trackers to collect information from website visitors without their consent.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
According to investigators, Wakefield was dining at a Miami Beach restaurant in August 2021 with his wife and their 1-year-old son when Davis allegedly approached them while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The investigation allegedly found that Canada, Coley and others orchestrated the street level distribution of narcotics through other members of the conspiracy, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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The quarantine order — issued under federal public health authority — was reportedly approved by Jay Bhattacharya, the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Prior to being released, Timmy reportedly suffered from a severe skin condition due to being in low-salinity water for weeks and malnutrition.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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