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
In one of those cases, Morris alleges that Gateway Church is using Clemishire’s allegations to get out of paying him a multi-million dollar retirement package.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Those companies not only halted competition between their own brands, but also began cooperating with each other, the complaint alleges.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The affidavit further alleges that a second man also approached Martinez's vehicle to interfere with the arrest.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in Florida federal court, Newsmax alleges that Fox leverages its control of must-have channels to strongarm distributors into unfair terms.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The union alleges that Howard Brown has failed to propose cost-of-living adjustments that keep up with inflation, and that the organization is understaffed.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati imam Ayman Soliman, jailed by ICE, alleges he was held in solitary confinement for four days.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2025
Jones, meanwhile, alleges Tait assaulted him in 1999.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Hayse alleges that the city of Melvindale fired him for disciplining Furman for using excessive force on two occasions and for engaging in aggressive towing tactics that targeted poor people.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Those companies not only halted competition between their own brands, but also began cooperating with each other, the complaint alleges.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The affidavit further alleges that a second man also approached Martinez's vehicle to interfere with the arrest.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in Florida federal court, Newsmax alleges that Fox leverages its control of must-have channels to strongarm distributors into unfair terms.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The union alleges that Howard Brown has failed to propose cost-of-living adjustments that keep up with inflation, and that the organization is understaffed.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati imam Ayman Soliman, jailed by ICE, alleges he was held in solitary confinement for four days.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2025
Jones, meanwhile, alleges Tait assaulted him in 1999.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Hayse alleges that the city of Melvindale fired him for disciplining Furman for using excessive force on two occasions and for engaging in aggressive towing tactics that targeted poor people.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleges
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Still, the daughter insists that this is about more than sensitivity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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In addition to vindicating Harvard’s First Amendment claims, the judge held that the administration had violated Title VI, which prohibits discrimination in higher education based on race and national origin.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 3,000 Peruvians live there yet Colombia also claims the island.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levine Cava contends the helicopter budget has always belonged within the Fire Rescue department, which provides the pilots and maintains the choppers.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even the most qualified professionals hit roadblocks during a job search, Augustine asserts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The judge's order asserts that Anthropic pirated more than 7 million copies of books.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Alleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleges. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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