reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpȯr-təd-lē 

: according to report

Examples of reportedly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And finally — and perhaps most importantly — the team reportedly agreed to terms with inside linebacker Bobby Okereke. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

According to Nepal Disaster Management, the flood was reportedly caused by a landslide 12 miles away from the Rasuwagadhi border post. — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

However, a new, stubbier Apple Pencil, reportedly tested for the foldable device, is unlikely to debut alongside it. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reportedly

• purportedly

Kids Definition

reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē 

-ˈpȯrt-

: according to report