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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Meanwhile, Russia has reportedly since deployed a submarine and naval assets to escort the tanker to its own waters, the Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Hapag-Lloyd has reportedly bid on the rival carrier, while Maersk was tied to an interest in the company. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026 Daikin was mentioned multiple times, by multiple people, during Monday’s press conference, and Inoue reportedly took part in the official photos with Imai afterwards—all things that likely delight a high-paying partner. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026 The mayor’s own team has reportedly considered a similar debt sale, but deemed its prospects uncertain. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 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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