as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully
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Recent Examples of alleges
Their mother claimed, the warrant alleges, that the crew used to distribute iPads so that parents could watch their children from another area during filming, but that once Busfield was hired, this practice stopped.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
In November 2023, the indictment alleges that Lopez Alvarez, Posas Alvarenga, and other CLS members murdered a person after using a fake Instagram account to lure them into the woods in Baltimore.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the freeze is based on unsupported allegations of social services fraud and violates Congress’ spending power.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit also alleges that the university failed to use its own threat-assessment systems designed to identify individuals who pose a risk of violence, even as concerns about Kohberger escalated.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The four-count indictment alleges that Maduro played a pivotal role in the Venezuelan drug-trafficking syndicate known as the Cartel de los Soles, aka Cartel of the Suns.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit alleges Cortez did not point either of the firearms at the officers at any point during the pursuit or at the crash scene.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The courtroom dispute centered on a lawsuit from the ACLU that alleges Missouri illegally enacted the map in violation of decades of court rulings and precedent.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
In November 2023, the indictment alleges that Lopez Alvarez, Posas Alvarenga, and other CLS members murdered a person after using a fake Instagram account to lure them into the woods in Baltimore.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the freeze is based on unsupported allegations of social services fraud and violates Congress’ spending power.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit also alleges that the university failed to use its own threat-assessment systems designed to identify individuals who pose a risk of violence, even as concerns about Kohberger escalated.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The four-count indictment alleges that Maduro played a pivotal role in the Venezuelan drug-trafficking syndicate known as the Cartel de los Soles, aka Cartel of the Suns.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit alleges Cortez did not point either of the firearms at the officers at any point during the pursuit or at the crash scene.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The courtroom dispute centered on a lawsuit from the ACLU that alleges Missouri illegally enacted the map in violation of decades of court rulings and precedent.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleges
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The strategy is designed to reshape the board that twice rejected Paramount’s bid and to rally investors behind a rival deal Ellison insists is superior on both value and risk.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, Alex insists that’s impossible.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the brothers claims that Busfield rubbed his genitals and touched his buttocks during the production, per the warrant.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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No additional configuration or calibration is required, the company claims.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The company contends the town rejected the plan without citing any safety or health hazard.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The filing contends that last year the Los Angeles Superior Court granted Ye’s motion to release the lien from the bond and awarded him attorneys fees.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since Aries are known for their bravado and eagerness to win, Max’s vibe aligns with the overall way the Fire sign asserts its strength and power.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gonzales has pleaded not guilty and his legal team maintains he's being scapegoated.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Alleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleges. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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