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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally
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Recent Examples of reputed
Now, a team from StorageReview, a reputed technology media and IT testing company, has pushed the limit further than ever.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Heber Springs Originally founded as a health resort for its reputed healing waters, Heber Springs continues to be a quintessential getaway.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Heber Springs Originally founded as a health resort for its reputed healing waters, Heber Springs continues to be a quintessential getaway.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputed
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The apparent hoax came just hours after another active shooter was reported on the University of Tennessee's campus in Chattanooga.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The service comes after Natalie Rupnow's mother, Mellissa Rupnow, died by an apparent suicide.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Since her time on AGT, Athena has blossomed into a respected and successful drag artist, with her work even courting the attention of The View cohosts Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin, who welcomed her as a guest to the show in 2024.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
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Mpumlwana plays Jehosheba, a competitive classmate from a respected family.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes looks probable to return for Week 1 in Kansas City, with reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III now in tow at running back.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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That outcome looks highly probable, with a deep bench of performers in the hunt, among them Patrick Ball, Sepideh Moafi, Taylor Dearden and Shawn Hatosy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Use Proper Equipment Each of the national teams probably have established contracts with highly reputable equipment providers.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Whenever possible, purchase from reputable sellers with extensive reviews, ask for proof of purchase or additional photos, and be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 June 2026
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And with Border Patrol agents having already arrived, Oakland police advised the public Thursday to call 911 if a supposed law enforcement agent without identification arrived at their homes.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The supposed hardship Combs is under was brought into the spotlight and the courtroom on October 3 in defense lawyer Brian Steel’s presentation to Judge Subramanian.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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His respectable rookie numbers may have signaled an upward trajectory, but the fifth-year tight end failed to record more than five catches in a season again until his return to Miami.—
Tyler Carmona
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Some of the country’s most prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students — a growing admissions priority in the absence of affirmative action.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The final stage of the journey goes south to Beaune in Burgundy, a region renowned for producing some of the world’s most prestigious wines.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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