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
Unlike traditional restoration, which permanently alters the painting, these masks can reportedly be removed whenever needed.
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ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Following the killing, Hendricks handed an officer a box with the deceased cat inside, after having reportedly stored it in his freezer, according to the press release.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
Succession plans are reportedly being made already because of this, and that means both Prince William and Kate Middleton have been stepping up to fulfill some of the obligations the King usually would.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 June 2025
Amal, 47, reportedly gave legal advice in a war crimes case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza, according to the Financial Times.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Following the killing, Hendricks handed an officer a box with the deceased cat inside, after having reportedly stored it in his freezer, according to the press release.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
Succession plans are reportedly being made already because of this, and that means both Prince William and Kate Middleton have been stepping up to fulfill some of the obligations the King usually would.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 June 2025
Amal, 47, reportedly gave legal advice in a war crimes case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza, according to the Financial Times.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reportedly
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Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Now, the second-guessing is all that's left for fans who did not want to see Devers shipped out of town at midseason, and Breslow apparently isn't above it.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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However, despite the clear friction in the clubhouse, Devers was the face of the franchise and the last man standing from the 2018 World Series championship team, apparently leaving some Sox fans in dismay.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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And is Trump, a man who purportedly hates the regime-change wars of the past, becoming ever more sympathetic with the idea of toppling the government in Tehran?—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The lawsuit did not allege a specific number of visa violations, but included two screen shots of text messages purportedly showing workers acknowledging work for the company while on the B-1.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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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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This city of two million reputedly produces nearly two-thirds of all the Christmas decorations purchased worldwide.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Cuesta, who is set to take up the reigns at Parma, is a gifted and popular member of staff — evidently talented enough to be offered a Serie A job while still in his twenties.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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But songs have all kinds of meanings for people, and evidently this struck a chord.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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As unsettling truths begin to surface, Maya discovers her supposedly ordinary life might be an elaborate fabrication.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Twain supposedly said that too, but then again, there are sites claiming that the legend of American literature didn’t say that either.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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How did the Pacers solve the seemingly unsolvable problem of defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams?—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reportedly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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