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
Putin has said that the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile is impossible to intercept because of speeds reportedly more than 10 times the speed of sound and that its destructive power is comparable to that of a nuclear weapon, even when fitted with a conventional warhead.
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Reuters, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh and McCarthy are both reportedly set to interview with the Giants next week.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Beijing is reportedly set to approve imports of Nvidia chips, in what would be a significant win for the US chip giant.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Cardinals, Titans, Falcons and Ravens were reportedly the first to reach out to the 49ers for permission to talk to Saleh, according to Sports Illustrated and ESPN, and more are likely to follow.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Reuters, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh and McCarthy are both reportedly set to interview with the Giants next week.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Beijing is reportedly set to approve imports of Nvidia chips, in what would be a significant win for the US chip giant.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Cardinals, Titans, Falcons and Ravens were reportedly the first to reach out to the 49ers for permission to talk to Saleh, according to Sports Illustrated and ESPN, and more are likely to follow.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reportedly
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Coupang has also been facing pressure from regulators since 2024, when it was fined more than $100 million for allegedly violating the country’s monopoly rules.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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It was caused by a man who allegedly cut out 800 feet of fiber optic cable from an agency facility in Hayward, and loaded several spools of the wiring into his truck, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 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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Protests in Tehran and Mashhad Online videos sent out of Iran, probably using Starlink satellite transmitters, purportedly showed demonstrators gathering in northern Tehran’s Punak neighborhood.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Protests in Tehran and Mashhad Online videos sent out of Iran, likely using Starlink satellite transmitters, purportedly showed demonstrators gathering in northern Tehran’s Punak neighborhood.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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By Sunday evening, Powell had evidently had enough.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 Jan. 2026
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Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 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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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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