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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
Now, a team from StorageReview, a reputed technology media and IT testing company, has pushed the limit further than ever.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Heber Springs Originally founded as a health resort for its reputed healing waters, Heber Springs continues to be a quintessential getaway.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Heber Springs Originally founded as a health resort for its reputed healing waters, Heber Springs continues to be a quintessential getaway.
—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
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By Friday afternoon, solidarity for Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, and included a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s respected head of state.
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By Friday afternoon, solidarity with Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, and included a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s widely respected head of state.
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Less than two years after an infant girl died of apparent starvation in Mesquite, the child's parents pleaded guilty to a lesser crime and received lengthy prison sentences.
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The Sox announced after the game that Sean Newcomb will be the opener Saturday in an apparent bullpen game.
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Most reputable surgeons will provide an all-in quote after a consultation so there are no surprises.
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Every reputable provider will share one.
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Testing delays have also meant that some probable Ebola victims died without being confirmed as having the disease.
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As of May 27, there have been a total of 13 cases of hantavirus -- 11 confirmed and two probable -- and three deaths, of which two have been confirmed, according to the WHO.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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The supposed video, nobody ever mentioned that to me.
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Thankfully, some close with Fieri have seen the humor in the supposed scandal.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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