apparently
adverb
ap·par·ent·ly
ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 
-ˈpa-rənt
: it seems apparent
—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known
an apparently happy marriage
The window had apparently been forced open.
Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.
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While that number has been met with justified skepticism from most fans, there's apparently plenty of support within the sport.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Osaka stood by a reception desk, apparently early for her driver.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The child apparently responded by pointing to the diaper bag.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
But that pride could apparently not save the company’s successful employees from unemployment.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Osaka stood by a reception desk, apparently early for her driver.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The child apparently responded by pointing to the diaper bag.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
But that pride could apparently not save the company’s successful employees from unemployment.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
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apparently
adverb
ap·par·ent·ly
ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē
-ˈper-
: it seems apparent : evidently
the door had apparently been forced open
apparently, we're supposed to wait here
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