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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The family reportedly contacted a veterinarian to have their dog treated the morning their son died. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, is among the billionaires who have reportedly moved out of California because of the tax proposal. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 That accord reportedly established a 60-day negotiating period focused on key issues, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program, an allegation Tehran denies. Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2026 London — Volkswagen, one of the world’s largest automakers, is reportedly planning to axe as many as 100,000 jobs over the next few years, representing 15% of its global workforce. Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 26 June 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 28 Jun. 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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