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
Song was the only non-law enforcement shooter, the government alleges.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that LLFO’s decision to purchase the Wave last year for what was then a record price in the National Women’s Soccer League was largely influenced by Ellis’ role at the club.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Authorities were provided photos showing the baby with a tape over her mouth and a video of the mom allegedly force-feeding the baby, the arrest report alleges.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The suit alleges that the recent comments fit a pattern of sensationalized and inflammatory comments from Ray J over the years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The suit alleges officials told Schreiner the athlete could not participate 15 minutes before the race began.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit further alleges that the airlines manipulated and abused the arrival rate system at DCA airport to force more arrivals per hour, despite knowing that doing so would reduce safety margins.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit alleges Glock knowingly sells easily modifiable firearms and that the stores cater to criminals.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Their lawsuit, filed in June, alleges that WellQuest of Elk Grove is liable for their inaction.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that LLFO’s decision to purchase the Wave last year for what was then a record price in the National Women’s Soccer League was largely influenced by Ellis’ role at the club.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Authorities were provided photos showing the baby with a tape over her mouth and a video of the mom allegedly force-feeding the baby, the arrest report alleges.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The suit alleges that the recent comments fit a pattern of sensationalized and inflammatory comments from Ray J over the years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The suit alleges officials told Schreiner the athlete could not participate 15 minutes before the race began.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit further alleges that the airlines manipulated and abused the arrival rate system at DCA airport to force more arrivals per hour, despite knowing that doing so would reduce safety margins.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit alleges Glock knowingly sells easily modifiable firearms and that the stores cater to criminals.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Their lawsuit, filed in June, alleges that WellQuest of Elk Grove is liable for their inaction.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleges
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While Meta insists its tools work as intended, watchdogs argue that protecting teens online requires even stronger measures.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump insists that trillions in new investment are flowing in, the trade deficit is shrinking, and the nation is flush enough to consider mailing out checks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The woman — a US citizen, according to the Department of Homeland Security — had rammed her car into a federal law enforcement vehicle, the complaint claims.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Face Moisturizer The Triple Age Repair Moisturizer claims to deliver a noticeable difference within four weeks, but many shoppers saw results even sooner.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Part of the problem, the AAFA contends, is the platform’s difficult takedown process.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mowry contends the stellarator eliminates the tokamak’s instability issues that remain unresolved.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gartner asserts that such a broad array of capabilities—which seem to be constantly changing and being upgraded, especially in the age of RaaS’ rise—will demand a more acute focus on how those systems interact with one another and work toward business goals.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Upon appeal, the State Personnel Board found Robinson did not violate policies and was not overly hostile in those incidents, the complaint asserts.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Add in self-emptying, and this thing basically maintains itself.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Alleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleges. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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