reportedly

adverb

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

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The building was reportedly undergoing an unauthorized expansion. Britt Clennett, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025 In the wake of industry agencies reportedly showing interest in signing the AI actress — which prompted intense backlash from members of the Hollywood community — EGOT-winning actress Goldberg addressed the topic Monday from her post on the talk show. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025 He has not been named a suspect or charged with a crime in relation to the case, but is reportedly cooperating with the authorities. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025 The day prior, the 14-time Grammy winner was reportedly one of many celebrities in attendance at one of the biggest weddings of the year. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

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First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Oct. 2025.

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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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