PRESUMEDLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

presumedly

adverb

as in probably

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Out of the box, my scope was slightly off, probably from travel or shipping.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
This task force is probably the least likely to help the Fed justify a dovish turn in the short-run.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of probably

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Central Washington will likely see even stronger winds, with gusts up to 35 mph possible starting Friday.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Other, more recent ownership groups in Atlanta, New York and Miami would likely be in favor as well, as would clubs like the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of likely

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On Tuesday, social media feeds were flooded with users shocked after allegedly witnessing celebrity blogger Perez Hilton live-streaming acts of self-harm on TikTok.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Rabbitt said that planning for the deaths took place as far back as June 5, as Steadman and Myers, who lived in the same apartment building, had been allegedly conspiring through texts about their plot.

— Matt Foster, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegedly

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Even pages that are purportedly drawing millions of views aren’t updating.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Officials alleged that some billed Medicaid for services that were never provided, including care purportedly delivered while aides or recipients were incarcerated, hospitalized, traveling overseas, or working other jobs.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of purportedly

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This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Beyond Costco, Brighton plans to build on seven more commercial lots to the Pinnacle Marketplace, including a restaurant and possibly a bank, Wardle said.

— Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibly

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The Class of ’26 is now in the job market -- reportedly the worst entry-level job market in years.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
That same day, the Houthis launched a flurry of attacks that reportedly killed and wounded dozens near the Yemen-Saudi border – sparking condemnation from Jordanian, Bahraini and Kuwaiti authorities.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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