purportedly

adverb

pur·​port·​ed·​ly (ˌ)pər-ˈpȯr-təd-lē How to pronounce purportedly (audio)
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Specifically, the campaign, which also purportedly contradicted national vaccine recommendations in several EU member states, suggested the evidence for using the CSL vaccine was weaker than for using the Sanofi vaccine. Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 June 2026 The lawsuit says Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each time Wynn-Williams purportedly violates the non-disparagement agreement, putting her under financial duress. Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The reviewers imposed a competence penalty against all of the engineers who purportedly used AI as compared to non-AI users. Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The lawsuit says Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each time Wynn-Williams purportedly violates the non-disparagement agreement, putting her under financial duress. ABC News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for purportedly

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First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of purportedly was in 1942

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“Purportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purportedly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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