as in allegedly
according to what has been said
—used to indicate what has been said or reported
The medication's side effects are reportedly few and mild. They reportedly stole one million dollars.
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Recent Examples of reportedly
Last year, Wayne County was hit with a cyberattack; and the year before, a records management system that supports several Downriver police agencies was reportedly hit with malware.
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Officials including clearance and forwarding agents at the facility reportedly represent 80 percent of total users of the Asycuda World system.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
After the fire, four other people were taken to the hospital, including Destiny’s 4-year-old son Kyle, who is reportedly still in critical condition.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 14 July 2025
Even so, Grok 4 doesn't always look for Musk's guidance in formulating its answers; the output reportedly varies between prompts and users.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Officials including clearance and forwarding agents at the facility reportedly represent 80 percent of total users of the Asycuda World system.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
After the fire, four other people were taken to the hospital, including Destiny’s 4-year-old son Kyle, who is reportedly still in critical condition.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 14 July 2025
Even so, Grok 4 doesn't always look for Musk's guidance in formulating its answers; the output reportedly varies between prompts and users.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reportedly
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In the first three cases, federal prosecutors charged the men who were apparently posing as medical patients in the backs of the ambulances, alleging each was a Mexican citizen who had previously been deported and was using a false identification card.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Inviting Cooper to join Superman was apparently a low-key affair, as Gunn recalled on Jake’s Takes.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Some people have talked about what was purportedly leaked.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The 156-acre mountaintop property sold for $1.1 million in 2019, according to Realtor.com -- purportedly to a limited liability company with ties to Maxwell.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Rice Japan holds a cherished place in Japanese national culture — samurai reputedly used to be paid in it.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Expect kitschy charm, Polynesian dancers and large drinks, which reputedly use the same recipes devised by tiki-craze originator Don the Beachcomber in the 1930s, are enduring lures for tourists and locals.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Those are no doubt All-Star caliber numbers to most, but evidently not good for the folks that make the decisions on All-Star Game replacements.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The veteran actor played NYPD Commissioner - and Danny's father - Frank Reagan, but the team behind Boston Blue evidently wanted to explore the younger branches of the Reagan family tree.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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What the Oura tracks The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Oura Rings track the same core metrics—the Gen 4 just offers a sleeker design, longer battery life, and (supposedly) improved sensor accuracy and overall functionality.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Standing Group’s work comes at a time when mass atrocities, including the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, are becoming a prominent and seemingly permanent feature of our world.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reportedly. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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