as in apparently
to all outward appearances
she was evidently dissatisfied with her job and abruptly quit
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Recent Examples of evidently
Miami’s priority should have been, and now evidently was, replacing Grier with a proven, accomplished GM given the power to replace or retain McDaniel for one more try.
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Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Investors, however, were evidently hoping for a bigger beat and stronger forecast by Roku, as the company’s shares were down more than 6% in after-hours trading.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
But evidently, things didn't go so well once Hendrix returned to Earth.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Pleasantries were exchanged, and though the pair were evidently in a showdown to play the role of Tex, there was no reason to not share some love — may the best Tex win, and all that.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Investors, however, were evidently hoping for a bigger beat and stronger forecast by Roku, as the company’s shares were down more than 6% in after-hours trading.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
But evidently, things didn't go so well once Hendrix returned to Earth.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Pleasantries were exchanged, and though the pair were evidently in a showdown to play the role of Tex, there was no reason to not share some love — may the best Tex win, and all that.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidently
Adverb
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Meanwhile, prosecutors earlier this year charged three other San Diego-area CBP officers in a similar but apparently unrelated case.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The surgery addressed the impingement, but Ball is still apparently affected enough by it to be sidelined in game action for the better part of the last week.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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But as Robby is (supposedly) on his way out, some fresh faces are navigating their very first day in the fray of the Pitt.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But for now, the people holding the guns and ostensibly running the country are not her supporters, but Nicolás Maduro's.—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Patience is ostensibly a requirement for 21st century Dolphins fans, and more again will be needed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That probably stems from the extraordinary effort his players have produced across this block of fixtures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Newsom’s closure of that highway, where shrapnel actually fell on police vehicles, probably saved both lives and plenty of property damage.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Additionally, the film will finally unite the Avengers with several actors from Fox's X-Men films, which took place in a separate universe that will presumably crash into Disney's MCU.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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He’s been spotted in the Bay Area, living his life, presumably enjoying the microclimates and the ability to put the pedal to the metal on Tasman Drive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Evidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidently. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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