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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
Nine reputed members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza gang, their ages ranging from 19 to 32, were charged with running a criminal gang enterprise out of an East Salinas townhouse complex for which the gang is named.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The reputed leader of Miami’s John Doe gang, Smith had been sentenced to death for murdering four people in Liberty City in the 1990s.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
According to Philly Voice, tensions came to a head in 1993, when Stanfa's men shot and injured Merlino and killed his reputed capo, Michael Ciancaglini.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1998, Vito Guzzo, a reputed member of the Colombo crime family, pleaded guilty to five murders and several other violent crimes.
—Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The reputed leader of Miami’s John Doe gang, Smith had been sentenced to death for murdering four people in Liberty City in the 1990s.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
According to Philly Voice, tensions came to a head in 1993, when Stanfa's men shot and injured Merlino and killed his reputed capo, Michael Ciancaglini.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1998, Vito Guzzo, a reputed member of the Colombo crime family, pleaded guilty to five murders and several other violent crimes.
—Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
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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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In an exclusive guest column for Deadline, the respected industry vet gives his take on the current entertainment market.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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As stated, this proposal was presented by the mediators, who are some of the most respected and experienced neutral negotiators, after months of bargaining.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Yet a significant portion of the crowd remains dedicated members, and their deep appreciation of– and cosmic ode to protect, this space is more than apparent.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last Thursday, the league issued a $500,000 fine to the Utah Jazz and a $100,000 penalty to the Indiana Pacers for sitting healthy players, believing their apparent tanking actions compromised the league's competitive integrity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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As a result, finding a reputable silver dealer can be difficult, and typically requires consistency, transparency and proof of credibility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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To find reputable sources for bulk delivery, ask your local garden center or nursery for recommendations.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even if snow conditions improve, the reservoir could still reach dead pool in November — a scenario the bureau dubbed its most probable outcome.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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As major league owners meet this week to plot strategy, the powers that be will consider the probable push for a salary cap.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Range is respectable for the segment, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
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Berlinale competitor Dust unfolds a didactic parable, written by Angelo Tijssens (Close), that revolves around two outwardly respectable but privately panicking Flemish business partners, Geert (Arieh Worthalter) and Luc (Jan Hammenecker).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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What the profit narrative misses The focus on supposed physician profits obscures the real policy problem: Inadequate reimbursement is threatening vaccine access.—
Jess Steier,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the writer Patricia Lockwood chafed at Wallace’s supposed sainthood in a long piece for the London Review of Books.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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That year, the former prince was appointed a member of the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most prestigious honors in Britain.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Efe Demirel is a 7-foot-1 pro center from Turkey who logged minutes in the prestigious Euroleague and was named one of 10 rising stars at the FIBA U18 European Championships in 2023.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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