reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpȯr-təd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
Synonyms of reportedlynext
: according to report

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Some passengers are reportedly venturing out to the outer decks for walks and bird watching, Hattuta said. Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026 The University of Illinois reportedly postponed all final exams and assignments scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 Smith previously said police believed Blue was likely with her father, who was reportedly uncooperative with police, the Department of Children and Families and child custody orders. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026 The Democratic governors of Hawaii, New Mexico and Oregon who at first said no to the program are now also reportedly reconsidering. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reportedly was in 1850

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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reportedly. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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reportedly

adverb
re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
: according to report

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