reportedly

adverb

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

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The startup still faces competition in the data-labeling space, including Scale AI rival Surge AI, which is reportedly aiming for up to $1 billion in a new raise, according to Reuters. Jaures Yip, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025 Ottawa is also reportedly considering removing its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which would mark a major policy shift and a divergence from Washington. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025 And with it, theories about character names, including that Gladys is named after Elvis Presley's mother, Gladys, who reportedly struggled with alcoholism and drug use. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025 Teams that were purchased for low millions have reportedly surpassed $300 million valuations in four years. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 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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