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adjective

Definition of allegednext
as in presumed

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verb

past tense of allege
as in claimed
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 alleged
Adjective
The basic set-up, for years, was just a comic ripping off a joke and performing it on stage; the infamous mid-2000s Comedy Store stand-off between Joe Rogan and alleged joke thief Carlos Mencia is one of the most famous examples. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 The public report on the Hill investigation did not address those figures, and information released by the board has not specifically identified alleged mismanagement of those funds as part of the review. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Some lawsuits have alleged companies used pricing algorithms to undermine competition. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 The families of 11 deceased workers alleged that exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, benzene and other hazardous substances contributed to their deaths. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alleged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleged
  1. presumed
  2. claimed
  3. proposed
  4. insisted
  5. supposed
  6. asserted
  7. hypothetical
  8. contended
Adjective
  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of presumed
Verb
  • There are believed to be two adult owls, and some photographers have claimed to have seen six fledglings, Barrett added.
    — JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The fake message, shared alongside images of Fox and an older photograph of the former couple, claimed Kelly was devastated by the breakup and blamed himself for losing her.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of claimed
Adjective
  • The proposed amendment, which will require the support of at least 94 of the 141 members of parliament to pass, would remove that provision.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • New agency gets broad powers The proposed Department of Artificial Intelligence would operate as a cabinet-level federal agency.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of proposed
Verb
  • Busfield, who has insisted be was innocent of the charges, was released from custody pending trial.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Roberts insisted that the works were real and that the the Warhol Foundation had said as much to him.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of insisted
Adjective
  • But clearly any supposed rivalry between the legendary bands is water under the bridge.
    — Peter Gicas, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of supposed
Verb
  • In a debate earlier this week, Bass highlighted her accomplishments in paving the way for new affordable housing, while Raman asserted that housing production is still lagging and Bass isn’t doing enough.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The company generally denied the allegations and asserted that any damages should be apportioned among the parties and other potentially responsible parties.
    — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of asserted
Adjective
  • Farther from Tau Ceti, where the light was weaker, a hypothetical high-sensitivity camera could reveal them.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In this approach, researchers come up with hypothetical scenarios based on existing technology trends, leaning into certain features.
    — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of hypothetical
Verb
  • Prosecutors have contended that Sanon was more than an unwitting political hopeful.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Belgal's attorneys contended ICE agents arrested Belgal without a warrant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of contended

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“Alleged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleged. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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