ALLEGEDLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

allegedly

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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 Sources told the outlet the group later stopped at a gas station, where a fight allegedly broke out. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026 Jackson then allegedly fired his gun once, striking the victim. — Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 The fight over finances allegedly stemmed from a January 2025 car crash. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Jordan was allegedly stabbed to death by an uncle after being placed in the San Jose home of his grandmother who was also killed. — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Araujo is allegedly undocumented and didn't follow verbal commands, according to ICE. — Armando Garcia, ABC News, 7 July 2026 According to court filings, Dick allegedly called 911 and falsely reported that Buckingham’s son was suicidal and that gunshots had been fired at the family’s Brentwood home, prompting a large police response. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 Page Six reported earlier today that Avril Lavigne allegedly won a designer purse at the wedding — the reception included games where guests could win raffle tickets for prizes ranging from designer items to a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 July 2026

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reportedly

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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Stevie Nicks was reportedly among the performers, a person with knowledge of the event told the New York Times.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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