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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally
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Recent Examples of reputed
Frances found the painting had somehow ended up in the hands of Joseph Covello Sr., a reputed lieutenant of the Gambino crime family.
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María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
—Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
Several of the reputed explanations involve World War II.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
—Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
Several of the reputed explanations involve World War II.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputed
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Medardo was Manuel's teacher and one of the most respected musicians in the history of cumbia orchestras in Ecuador.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Washington — New air traffic control audio captures pilots in an apparent struggle to regain control of a private business jet as the plane plunged into woods near Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, killing all three on board.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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A lot has happened to the Jeep since American soldiers planted a flag on Iwo Jima, but after 80 years, the family resemblance of today’s Jeep Wrangler to the original is still readily apparent, though contemporary models are thoroughly modern cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your real estate professional should have a list of reputable property inspectors.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Buying Contacts Online Safely In order to buy contacts online safely, customers should look for reputable retailers.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The supposed hardship Combs is under was brought into the spotlight and the courtroom on October 3 in defense lawyer Brian Steel’s presentation to Judge Subramanian.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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In our initial report, which has since been removed for factual inaccuracies, VIBE announced Dash’s supposed interim role as Chairman of REVOLT, a position the 54-year-old also revealed on The Breakfast Club.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The latter is a more digestible story for the public, and now the news of an engagement is the most respectable outcome in a time when a Coldplay affair haunted us for weeks.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The results are respectable given budgetary limits.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan has probable mineral reserves in copper, gold and molybdenum.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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He’s listed as probable on Notre Dame’s injury report.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frascati, a town in the region, is renowned for its award-winning white wines, especially the prestigious DOC and DOCG Superior bottles.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Another possibility is that King Charles could remove his brother's role as a knight of the prestigious Order of the Garter, per The Times.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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