as in reportedly
according to what has been said
The defendant allegedly robbed several homes on Main Street.
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Recent Examples of allegedly
Rackauckas allegedly told the detective to delay writing a report on Lunsford’s statement.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The coroner's office representative told ABC News that Zukatis was homeless and had allegedly been using drugs since the age of 14.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Kip Crofts, 59, was indicted in June for allegedly masturbating in front of a 14-year-old last year, according to an indictment filed by the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
And, of course, such studies do not fully explain why some kids can watch gore or play violent video games without any problems, and other kids allegedly turn into killers because of them.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Finances got so bad, and mistrust so high, that New York mob boss Meyer Lansky, an old childhood friend whose money was financing the project, allegedly ordered the hit that ended Siegel’s life in July 1947.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Santa Rosa sophomore Madison Shaw told Fox News Digital that the trans player allegedly caused a concussion to a female athlete with a spike to the head.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Investigators tracked Baymon to Ross Township where she was found in a car asleep, allegedly with a gun in her lap, police said, according to WTAE, WECT and WKYC.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement in North Carolina canceled an Amber Alert on Wednesday after a child allegedly abducted by a 26-year-old man was found safe.
—Jenna Sundel
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The coroner's office representative told ABC News that Zukatis was homeless and had allegedly been using drugs since the age of 14.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Kip Crofts, 59, was indicted in June for allegedly masturbating in front of a 14-year-old last year, according to an indictment filed by the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
And, of course, such studies do not fully explain why some kids can watch gore or play violent video games without any problems, and other kids allegedly turn into killers because of them.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
Finances got so bad, and mistrust so high, that New York mob boss Meyer Lansky, an old childhood friend whose money was financing the project, allegedly ordered the hit that ended Siegel’s life in July 1947.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Santa Rosa sophomore Madison Shaw told Fox News Digital that the trans player allegedly caused a concussion to a female athlete with a spike to the head.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Investigators tracked Baymon to Ross Township where she was found in a car asleep, allegedly with a gun in her lap, police said, according to WTAE, WECT and WKYC.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement in North Carolina canceled an Amber Alert on Wednesday after a child allegedly abducted by a 26-year-old man was found safe.
—Jenna Sundel
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegedly
reportedly
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Other than the online diary, Gendron reportedly received weapons tips in another Discord server where members mostly discussed guns and tactical gear.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cadillac Formula 1 team is reportedly on the hunt for a title sponsor worth up to $70 million annually, according to a recent report.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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