alleging

verb

present participle of allege
as in claiming
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 alleging For that, Sperr is suing Kress, alleging tortious interference with a contract. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 The protest was part of an organized walkout at the Amazon warehouse calling for better working conditions and pay, alleging the company had illegally retaliated against workers trying to improve the workplace, according to the union. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Monster Energy acquired Bang in 2023 for $362 million in a deal that also resolved a lawsuit Monster had filed alleging false advertising and trademark infringement by its former rival. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Trump’s hair has long been the subject of ridicule from his critics, with comedian Rosie O’Donnell in August alleging that the president's hair was fake and actually a wig. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu via Getty Images Two former Golden State Warriors employees have sued the NBA franchise, alleging gender, age and race-based discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation tied to their terminations. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Most efforts by climate watchdogs seeking to stop Uganda’s oil projects have focused on TotalEnergies, which has been sued in France at least twice by groups and individuals alleging food and land rights violations. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 In June, Wilder resident Tyler Cain filed a tort claim against the city, alleging the city’s three Flock Safety cameras were acquired surreptitiously and outside the measure of the law. — Noah Daly september 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 Authorities say the victim waited a week to report the incident, alleging that Alvarez warned him not to contact law enforcement. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleging
  1. claiming
  2. insisting
  3. asserting
  4. contending
Verb
  • The Cowboys did that last year after initial roster cuts, claiming cornerbacks Reddy Steward and Trikweze Bridges off waivers.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That combination—a hard deadline six years out and a Congress that can’t agree on next steps—is precisely what Shedden says is pushing clients toward the exits early, even though claiming at 62 locks in a permanently smaller monthly check for life.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of claiming
Verb
  • Republicans decided to risk it, insisting that eight months before an election was too soon to consider an outgoing President’s nominee.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That hasn’t stopped Casinos and sportsbooks, who have every reason to feel threatened by a more fair and transparent model, from insisting these markets have no economic utility.
    — Brian Quintenz, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of insisting
Verb
  • Dockworkers are blocking weapons shipments, asserting the right to conscientious objection as a means of protection from unjustified charges and disciplinary action.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • McArn agreed, asserting that closing the contract would not prevent the district and teachers association from negotiating further.
    — Chaewon Chung August 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserting
Verb
  • Boston Bruins The Bruins have an average at best roster and farm system, and trying to win while rebuilding on the fly is something that usually backfires more often than leading to a contending team.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Kiley turned the criticism around, contending that his willingness to work with both parties was a strength.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of contending

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“Alleging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleging. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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