PURPORTEDLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

purportedly

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Definition of purportedly

as in allegedly

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Recent Examples of purportedly The data center purportedly would have a higher potential to create revenue, lower noise and less traffic on roads in residential areas. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 1 July 2026 Ecuador’s complaint comes after videos emerged online on Tuesday purportedly showing Mexico fans staging an impromptu fan fest outside their rival’s team hotel, the night before their knockout round game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Specifically, the campaign, which also purportedly contradicted national vaccine recommendations in several EU member states, suggested the evidence for using the CSL vaccine was weaker than for using the Sanofi vaccine. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 June 2026 The lawsuit says Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each time Wynn-Williams purportedly violates the non-disparagement agreement, putting her under financial duress. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for purportedly

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Jordan Harbst was riding his scooter along the Greenbelt when 41-year-old Ross Wardlaw allegedly stepped into his path and stabbed him to death, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Life University is facing a potentially costly lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against three former Black employees.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of allegedly

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The United Auto Workers recently criticized General Motors for installing about 50 new robot arms at the automaker’s flagship electric vehicle factory in Detroit after laying off more than 1,300 workers as a supposedly temporary measure.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
The one god who periodically turns up, Zendaya’s Athena – supposedly Ulysses’ divine protector against the wrath of Zeus and Poseidon and all the rest – has surprisingly little to do in this version.

— Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

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That delay is reportedly due to the model’s coding capabilities, in particular, were short of internal expectations.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The driver reportedly lost control of the bus, which veered off the road, struck a rock and overturned, according to the police statement, which added that the information was preliminary and the cause of the crash was under investigation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of reportedly

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Still, Bethany says that at times the system has gone awry, particularly because in addition to allowance, her two oldest children also have access to her credit card, ostensibly for emergencies.

— Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
That included a Valentine’s Day trip to a hotel, a ride to Stockton — ostensibly to inspect a horse — or riding deep into the Oakland Hills together.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of ostensibly

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The fire killed almost every tree in this section of the Redwood Mountain Grove in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, reputedly the world’s largest stand of sequoias.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Their argument, which seems to have partially swayed the judge, cast doubt on the prevailing narrative and instead characterized the shooting as a response to the gang rival reputedly reaching into a tan backpack for a gun.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of reputedly

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But the organization evidently believes the veteran left-hander still provides valuable pitching depth as injuries continue to mount throughout the season.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Prime parking spots in New York City are evidently worth fighting a stranger on a sidewalk for.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of evidently

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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
As seemingly scattershot as the box-office yields for these films can be, don’t expect live-action remakes of classic animation to turn into a pumpkin anytime soon.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026

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