allege
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Nathan also appears to direct Case to discuss “holding clients hostage” and detail how people are “scared of” Jones, the documents allege.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Police allege that someone was able to access the goods by showing a fake airway bill - a document that accompanies shipped items.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Prosecutors allege De Anda housed hundreds of rescue animals in inhospitable conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
A Binance spokesperson said the civil case doesn’t allege any wrongdoing by the exchange and the company has “zero tolerance for sanctions violations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
I did not like to walk at this hour alone with Mr. Rochester in the shadowy orchard; but I could not find a reason to allege for leaving him.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
![]()
The change request instructs servicers to complete the task within 15 to 45 days, the suit alleges, and yet borrowers are still seeing the debt appear on their credit reports.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The firm also alleges the actions of Icahn and two of his allies, Troluce Capital Advisors and Pentwater Capital, who all hold significant stakes, amounts to illegal collusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
One California user, referred to as PL18 in the lawsuit, alleges his glasses were unknowingly recording after he placed the smart glasses on the bathroom counter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The book alleges: "Unlike my other callers, who were stunned, barely able to articulate their condolences and offers of help, he sounded giddily elated - like a lottery winner, I remember thinking at the time."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
But if the defendant alleges new evidence that could lead to a different outcome in the case—or that undermines the reliability of the trial—there is typically a hearing.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
![]()
Nathan is alleged to have instructed Case to write copy that would “follow along the lines of a purported ‘whistleblower’ narrative.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Many he spoke with alleged healthcare providers pressured them into gender treatments they would later regret.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
In retrospect, the shift from exalting those canceled for words to championing those canceled for alleged criminal behavior was inevitable.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Shortly before this, during an all-staff call, Benzies alleged "internal and external" forces had conspired to hinder MindsEye's release, and vowed to root out "saboteurs" within the company.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Some at the table laughed, and the alleged stinker looked up at me.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
![]()
It ends a lawsuit alleging TikTok is intentionally designed to addict children to its features, mirroring a host of lawsuits against social media platforms.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Alabama originally sued TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance in April 2025, alleging the app was engineered to hook young users "just like a sophisticated gambling machine."
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
Before transferring to Miami, Mensah settled a lawsuit from Duke alleging he violated an NIL contract when he sought to leave the school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
In further extracts published on Thursday, he claimed how the King "sounded giddily elated" when he called him after Diana's death, alleging Charles sounded like a "lottery winner".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Nearly all of the cases alleging racial profiling in drug-law enforcement were brought pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing allege
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Words That Could Go Either Way: Synonyms for "Maybe"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!