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
Shorter’s friend then allegedly began kicking Almendarez-Vigil and removed his backpack before fleeing the scene, the affidavit stated.
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Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
After the claims were not submitted because one of the behavioral health organizations' accreditation was invalid, the two allegedly conspired with another individual to submit claims.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 June 2026
The daughter, who is a minor and whose age is not specified, allegedly suffered abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a parasitic infection that required prescription medication.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Days after the exchange, a 26-year-old man was arrested in Singapore for allegedly accessing a media server without authorization and leaking the movie online, per a report from the country’s major paper The Straits Times, which cites a police report that doesn’t name the individual.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
While being interviewed by the Minnesota State Police, Dokken was allegedly slurring her speech, but did not test positive for alcohol.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Police say two suspects, 30-year-old Spencer Krusell and 26-year-old Scott Harrington, allegedly robbed Hatcher of his backpack.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 4 June 2026
This rare appearance follows reports that Prince William was allegedly concerned about the former Duke of York’s health.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
After the claims were not submitted because one of the behavioral health organizations' accreditation was invalid, the two allegedly conspired with another individual to submit claims.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 June 2026
The daughter, who is a minor and whose age is not specified, allegedly suffered abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a parasitic infection that required prescription medication.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Days after the exchange, a 26-year-old man was arrested in Singapore for allegedly accessing a media server without authorization and leaking the movie online, per a report from the country’s major paper The Straits Times, which cites a police report that doesn’t name the individual.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
While being interviewed by the Minnesota State Police, Dokken was allegedly slurring her speech, but did not test positive for alcohol.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Police say two suspects, 30-year-old Spencer Krusell and 26-year-old Scott Harrington, allegedly robbed Hatcher of his backpack.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 4 June 2026
This rare appearance follows reports that Prince William was allegedly concerned about the former Duke of York’s health.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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The Falcons and their top receiver have reportedly come to terms on a four-year, $141 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Barron, meanwhile, reportedly missed the event due to his distant relationship with his older half-siblings.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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