allegedly

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Recent Examples of allegedly Both candidates faced controversies throughout the campaign, including a dispute over a May traffic stop in which Lombardo was pulled over for allegedly running a red light in Las Vegas. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 The report also detailed ways in which Combs was allegedly living it up on the inside and receiving massages and special meals. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Hamilton's campaign used one of those former patients in an attack ad, and five days before Election Day that patient sued Marshall for allegedly charging a predatory interest rate. — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 This questionable event involves the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA), which also allegedly had a role in Hope Florida’s $10 million disappearance. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Cambridge Analytica, which was a political consulting firm, allegedly accessed the information of 87 million Facebook users in improper fashion. — Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 The man who was allegedly shot in the gunfight with Lujan-Ochoa was hospitalized in critical condition, police said. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 According to Murgo, as investigators approached the vehicle, Carafeno, who was in the driver’s seat, allegedly tried to flee before stopping. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026 Meghan allegedly didn’t endure the same vetting process as Kate, reportedly to avoid upsetting Harry. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
Adverb
  • But his campaign was beset by questions about people in Collins' circle, including a former staffer who reportedly shared Nazi and KKK images on social media.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Swift even reportedly got to hang out with the journalists in the room.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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