reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpȯr-təd-lē 

: according to report

Examples of reportedly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Air defenses in Saudi Arabia reportedly intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen on Saturday. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 26 July 2026

During the Iran war, Israel reportedly sent an Iron Dome battery to protect the Emirates. — Aaron Kaplowitz, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are two of the highest-paying races on the calendar, with fees reportedly worth in excess of $50 million per year. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Instead, Chelsea appear intent on signing another midfield capable of playing in that position with Bournemouth’s Alex Scott reportedly on the club’s radar this summer. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reportedly

• purportedly

Kids Definition

reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē 

-ˈpȯrt-

: according to report