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alias

[ey-lee-uhs] / ˈeɪ li əs /




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Once the video went viral, it appears Eatherly realized he was on to something and soon created his alias, Chud the Builder.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Margerison, who posts on social media using the alias E Dobbin, has built up a following with videos where he frequently approaches strangers and starts bizarre conversations.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Authorities allege Chen also submitted marriage applications using an alias, “Vicky Liang.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias Nino Guerrero, or "child warrior," died at age 42 in a raid announced Friday by President Donald Trump and later confirmed by Venezuela.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

When Holmes met Minnie, he was traveling on business under the alias Henry Gordon and found himself invited to a gathering at the home of one of Boston’s leading families.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

The workers often juggle multiple aliases simultaneously, and can hold down several jobs under each stolen name.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Fischer had long been listed among Rhode Island’s Most Wanted fugitives, including his photo and the various aliases he was known to use.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Graydon’s real name, federal authorities said, was Ronald L. Fischer, and he was a Rhode Island fugitive who used more than a dozen aliases to avoid capture for more than 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

They had checked into the hotel using authentic Lebanese passports under aliases.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Bertillon believed that each man’s measurements were unique and thus could be used to penetrate the aliases that criminals deployed in moving from city to city.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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