ALLEGES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

alleges

verb

present tense third-person singular of allege

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully alleged that the restaurant chain was engaging in discriminatory hiring practices

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Recent Examples of alleges The complaint alleges that the woman picked up her son from her business in Mankato after receiving calls from him in the hours following the shooting. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit alleges both officers violated department policy by using deadly force against a person who did not present an imminent threat of serious physical injury or death. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit alleges that employees at Kaiser Permanente mishandled the tissue sample Barksdale gave in March 2025 before it was sent to Quest Diagnostics. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026 Since Congress never approved that relocation, the move is unlawful, the lawsuit alleges. — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit, filed July 9, alleges Panaderia y Taqueria Chihuas, 4810 Chambers Road, violated a cease-and-desist order the board issued in February. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2026 But Bouvier alleges that just weeks later the painting was resold through Milocci Limited, doing business as de Sarthe Gallery, to Sotheby’s for a net seller price of $9 million. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the Superior Court of Delaware, is the latest in a flurry of suits filed against the social media giants that alleges their platforms are addictive and dangerous. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 The suit alleges violations of her First Amendment rights and that she was discriminated against because of her Muslim religion. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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Harvey, whose own foundation went 17 years without winning a single grant, argues AI can cut the paperwork burden — but insists human judgment and relationships stay irreplaceable.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Instead of budgeting for $1,800 in tissues, the school insists on agitating parents all summer over crap like this.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of insists

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And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.

— Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
The resolution further claims that the university’s staffing cuts were also tied to overall enrollment declines, while the law school’s enrollment is increasing.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of claims

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Bar-Zemer contends that safety features could be installed to make sure pedestrians have enough time to exit the pathway if water rises swiftly.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
However, the author contends this limitation is insufficient, recalling the severe economic impact of prior Trump tariffs on major trading partners.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of contends

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The filing puts his value at some $600 million in assets and business interests at the time of his death, and asserts that Tracey is looking for her rightful share.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Hirsch asserts Turnout has helped more than 10,000 people with Social Security disability claims alone.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of asserts

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The future of farmland preservation around Charlotte Despite the challenges, the region still maintains 8,936 active farms, providing a window to integrate urban and rural growth sustainably.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
Ned Davis Research chief global strategist Tim Hayes also maintains a Secular Bear Watch model meant to foretell equity ice ages.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

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