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Recent Examples of purportedly
Coach Nick Sirianni and Patullo deny their second-half approach is conservative, which highlights the inefficiencies of an offensive system that is purportedly on the attack.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Another blogger, Blog Mickey, posted video today purportedly of the Indiana Jones attraction with the boulder stunt notably absent.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Police also released a photo of the rifle Morgan purportedly grabbed during the confrontation with officers.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The Department of Justice Tuesday shared via social media hours after the document release that a letter included in their release, purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein and mailed to Larry Nassar shortly before Epstein’s death, was not actually written by Epstein.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Another blogger, Blog Mickey, posted video today purportedly of the Indiana Jones attraction with the boulder stunt notably absent.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Police also released a photo of the rifle Morgan purportedly grabbed during the confrontation with officers.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The Department of Justice Tuesday shared via social media hours after the document release that a letter included in their release, purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein and mailed to Larry Nassar shortly before Epstein’s death, was not actually written by Epstein.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purportedly
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After shooting Holmes several times, Taylor allegedly stepped away and then turned around and fired more shots into the victim, who was on the ground, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, internal messages cited in the complaint allegedly show staff acknowledged the injuries were likely caused by someone else.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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Former assemblywoman Autumn Burke was also apparently considering a run for lieutenant governor this year.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Reuters reported that the claim about al-Shabab apparently made its way to Trump via several Republican lawmakers.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officials have reportedly identified a possible cause of death for a 4-year-old Alabama boy who was found dead days after he was reported missing on New Year’s Eve.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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The tank, introduced in 1980, reputedly performs poorly in rain and fog, and is vulnerable to cheap hobby drones fitted with explosive charges.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Chanel was reputedly a fan of the salon’s hot chocolate and its famous pastry, the Mont-Blanc: meringue topped with a dome of chestnut-purée vermicelli, said to have been inspired by hairstyles of the Belle Époque.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the 12 and a half years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and the two since Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of the club’s football operations, United have evidently not become a better football club.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Her purchase evidently did not yield snake oil.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Purportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purportedly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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