reportedly

adverb

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

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Amal, 47, reportedly gave legal advice in a war crimes case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza, according to the Financial Times. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025 The Italian Ferretti Group was the setting for a spy-vs-spy scenario that reportedly included private detectives shadowing an executive of the Italian builder’s primary Chinese investor and recording devices hidden in several offices, according to Bloomberg. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 June 2025 Nick Stern, a British news photographer, reportedly needed emergency surgery after sustaining a leg wound during the clashes. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 June 2025 He is reportedly headed to Real Madrid for a $45 million transfer fee after being wooed by PSG and Manchester United. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025 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 17 Jun. 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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