as in seemingly
to all outward appearances
apparently, the kids didn't know the cake was for the potluck, since they helped themselves to it
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Recent Examples of apparently
The footage also showed a car that had apparently been damaged in the explosion.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 May 2025
But the Pope's rooting interest apparently might not end with baseball.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
The Houthis have apparently capitulated to U.S. and Israeli air strikes, saying that Red Sea shipping is safe from them.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
But the same hoopla that’s been so good for Colorado apparently had the opposite effect on NFL decision-makers.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 May 2025
But the Pope's rooting interest apparently might not end with baseball.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
The Houthis have apparently capitulated to U.S. and Israeli air strikes, saying that Red Sea shipping is safe from them.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
But the same hoopla that’s been so good for Colorado apparently had the opposite effect on NFL decision-makers.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparently
Adverb
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New 70th anniversary entertainment, outfits and more The theme of the 70th anniversary is Celebrate Happy and everything about it – from its infectiously bubbly and seemingly ubiquitous theme song performed by the Jonas Brothers to its bright blue, pink and purple decor – is designed to delight.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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As a teenager, Fred suffered from multiple instances of head trauma, seemingly changing his personality.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Austin doesn't even seem to register his witless neighbor's lack of social skills until Craig punches his lights out—supposedly in fun—during a guys' night get-together.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Apparently the director doesn’t mind the cotton candy smoke wafting up from a supposedly dead body.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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And though the number has grown from 10% in 2014, this rise was largely sparked by the global need for reliable information during challenging times, and levels have been evidently settling since.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Ratcliffe was granted control over footballing operations, and his remit has evidently widened beyond that.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Maresca was able to change the momentum first by bringing on Reece James for Madueke at the interval — ostensibly not a particularly attack-minded change, but a bold one nonetheless.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The first round of tariffs, ostensibly aimed at reducing the amount of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors illegally brought into the United States but manufactured in China, were established on Feb. 1 and March 3 and each added a 10% tax on U.S. imports from China.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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This would be an economic and political debacle that would presumably bring Democrats, currently at a low ebb, roaring back in 2026.—
The Editors,
National Review,
12 May 2025
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Nora says, before Ellie starts beating her (presumably to death) with a pipe.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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Who else is in Pillion? Aside from starring Skarsgård, Pillion also stars Melling, who has been featured in The Queen’s Gambit, but is probably most well-known for playing Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter film series as a child.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
19 May 2025
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But for now, for the next couple of days, there will be a lot of beer probably.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Prevost's background points to a receptive attitude toward some of the reforms that Pope Francis championed, but will likely approach it differently.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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“Apparently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparently. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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