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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Among the weapons systems reportedly featured were Russia’s Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system and hypersonic missiles such as the Kinzhal and Zircon. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 Friction between him and the series’ writer, executive producer and showrunner Jez Butterworth reportedly boiled over to a point where the two could no longer work together. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Swift and Kelce are reportedly getting married soon, with most people expecting the big day to be before training camp starts for the Chiefs in late July. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026 Rwampara Hospital was attacked by local youths attempting to retrieve the body of a friend who had reportedly died of Ebola, a witness told The Associated Press. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 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 23 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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