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
Chippewa Cree Tribe and Piikani Lodge Health Institute lost millions after USDA terminated 49 of 50 farm grants, alleging diversity, equity and inclusion issues and wasteful spending.
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Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Iranian Revolutionary Guards took credit for the strike, alleging the jet was brought down in southwestern Iran Friday morning.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Police did not allow those who had been arrested to join them, Tzur said, alleging that the detainees were taken to a stairwell nearby.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Finally, a group that opposes affirmative action is suing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, alleging that some college scholarships for Black students discriminate based on race.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In all, the California Commission on Disability Access found there were 4,319 complaints and prelitigation letters filed alleging ADA noncompliance in the state in 2024.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Littlejohn claimed innocence, though, alleging that his co-conspirator Glenn Bethany pulled the trigger.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The boy’s family has since sued the Jennings County School Corporation, the bus driver and a bus monitor, alleging school staff were aware of the child’s vulnerability yet did not take sufficient steps to protect him, WLKY and WTHR reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The nine-page complaint asks for construction to be halted, alleging the developer never went to the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Iranian Revolutionary Guards took credit for the strike, alleging the jet was brought down in southwestern Iran Friday morning.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Police did not allow those who had been arrested to join them, Tzur said, alleging that the detainees were taken to a stairwell nearby.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Finally, a group that opposes affirmative action is suing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, alleging that some college scholarships for Black students discriminate based on race.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In all, the California Commission on Disability Access found there were 4,319 complaints and prelitigation letters filed alleging ADA noncompliance in the state in 2024.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Littlejohn claimed innocence, though, alleging that his co-conspirator Glenn Bethany pulled the trigger.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The boy’s family has since sued the Jennings County School Corporation, the bus driver and a bus monitor, alleging school staff were aware of the child’s vulnerability yet did not take sufficient steps to protect him, WLKY and WTHR reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The nine-page complaint asks for construction to be halted, alleging the developer never went to the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleging
Verb
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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During the course of the bribery-kickback scheme, Joseph aided in the filing of false tax returns by claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in false business deductions.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In listening without asserting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But now the deal has been paused amid legal challenges asserting that Nexstar-Tegna violates antitrust laws.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Wizards are talking about contending next season, once their centerpiece arrives through the draft.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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After the second call was overturned, Twins manager Derek Shelton exploded from the dugout, contending Helsley didn’t challenge in time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Alleging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleging. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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