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 mother also alleges in the lawsuit that the school was negligent and failed to protect her daughter.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
The complaint also alleges that officials failed to disclose conflicts of interest tied to the zoning case.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The claim also alleges that Cal Fire negligently hired, supervised and retained Renteria.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 May 2026
At least, that's what a lawsuit against the company alleges.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
In that case, Cohen alleges an officer searched a car where the rapper, born Bill Kapri, was not present, but law enforcement fingerprinted a bottle of prescription cough syrup found on the scene that purportedly had his fingerprint on it.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The lawsuit alleges an unidentified deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out of her SUV.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Now, Orange County has agreed to pay Moncur $450,000 to settle the lawsuit that alleges negligence at the facility.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The lawsuit further alleges investigators adjusted the timeline of Warford’s death to fit their theory of the case.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
The complaint also alleges that officials failed to disclose conflicts of interest tied to the zoning case.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The claim also alleges that Cal Fire negligently hired, supervised and retained Renteria.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 May 2026
At least, that's what a lawsuit against the company alleges.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
In that case, Cohen alleges an officer searched a car where the rapper, born Bill Kapri, was not present, but law enforcement fingerprinted a bottle of prescription cough syrup found on the scene that purportedly had his fingerprint on it.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The lawsuit alleges an unidentified deputy responded by driving to the scene, stopping momentarily, then leaving without ever stepping out of her SUV.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Now, Orange County has agreed to pay Moncur $450,000 to settle the lawsuit that alleges negligence at the facility.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The lawsuit further alleges investigators adjusted the timeline of Warford’s death to fit their theory of the case.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleges
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Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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However, everyone insists her two absences were not related to that.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The report claims the enhancing of Putin’s own security measures came after this widening of the FSO’s remit.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Coffey’s lawsuit claims the State Agricultural Society, which governs the Fair, violated the Minnesota Whistleblower Act by unlawful retaliation.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The analyst contends that there is more upside to pricing estimates, especially due to strength in NAND pricing, which is up 200% this year.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In the months before that change, Sun asserts, its management had been trying to pressure him into investing more in WLF.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lampley maintains a deep faith.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hillsborough maintains reserves for budget flexibility, and keeping those reserves strong is recommended, Fesler said.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Alleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleges. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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