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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Kathy Garza-Behr, a spokesperson for the Ohio Division of Wildlife, reportedly said the coyotes appear to have been shot. Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026 Chinese officials have reportedly been investigating the $2 billion acquisition for potential violations of technology controls. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026 Hamas commander Yahya Abu Labda was reportedly killed during an IDF airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to the Times of Israel. Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026 The teams reportedly talked about moving Waddle at the trade deadline last season, but a deal never came to fruition. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

Word History

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 24 Mar. 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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