reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpȯr-təd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
Synonyms of reportedlynext
: according to report

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The shifting licensing dynamic hovers as Panini will reportedly re-open the doors for a possible sale of the company. Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 In the wake of last month’s rollover car accident and DUI charge, the five-time Masters winner has stepped away from golf indefinitely and reportedly could be receiving treatment in Switzerland for an addiction to painkillers. Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 In another sign of scarcity, Saudi Arabia, the world’s most prolific oil exporter, is reportedly charging customers record premiums for its crude. David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026 The property has also proven its financial chops, reportedly pulling in up to $46,000 a month in rental income when not occupied by the Summer House camera crews. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reportedly was in 1850

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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reportedly. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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reportedly

adverb
re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
: according to report

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