supposedly
adverb
sup·pos·ed·ly
sə-ˈpō-zəd-lē 
also -ˈpōzd-lē
: as is supposed : according to what is or was said, claimed, or believed by some
a supposedly true story
a supposedly good restaurant
He had dozens of people around him, supposedly looking after him …—
Philip Norman
Philip NormanDaddy took me to the Legion, to shoot pool supposedly.—Mary Karr
Mary KarrExamples of supposedly in a Sentence
she's supposedly too sick to come—or so she says
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What the Oura tracks The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Oura Rings track the same core metrics—the Gen 4 just offers a sleeker design, longer battery life, and (supposedly) improved sensor accuracy and overall functionality.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Think apple cider vinegar soaks, which are supposedly antibacterial and cooling, and tea compresses, rumored to reduce inflammation thanks to its antioxidants.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
An investigator confirmed the information on the list supposedly given to the inmate match names and addresses of witnesses in police reports written on the homicide for which Williams was charged.
—Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Think apple cider vinegar soaks, which are supposedly antibacterial and cooling, and tea compresses, rumored to reduce inflammation thanks to its antioxidants.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
An investigator confirmed the information on the list supposedly given to the inmate match names and addresses of witnesses in police reports written on the homicide for which Williams was charged.
—Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for supposedly
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“Supposedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supposedly. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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