allegedly

CEFRC1

/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/

adverb

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
Crimes allegedly committed during the war
Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly

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Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league.
2008 November 13, Jason Whitlock, “The 10 best and 10 worst NFL coaches”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)
...her onscreen tears are allegedly real.
2009 February 20, “The Closer”, in New York Daily News, archived from the original on 22 Feb 2009
No doubt you’re tired of reading about his colourful escapades – about his glamorous home, his allegedly dodgy tenderpreneur deals, his gushing praise of malevolent dictators, or his soundly articulated international economic policy.
2010 November 10, Pratish Mistry, “Why Julius Malema is important to the ANC”, in NewsTime
An ATV-riding Texan was a massive problem to Tesla owners when he allegedly rammed his 4-wheeler into multiple cars during an unprovoked hit-and-run spree on Tuesday.
2025 March 27, Nicholas McEntyre, “Texas menace accused of ramming mini 4-wheeler into parked Teslas in chaotic spree”, in New York Post

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From alleged + -ly.