supposedly
adverb
sup·pos·ed·ly
sə-ˈpō-zəd-lē 
also -ˈpōzd-lē
: as is supposed : according to what is or was said, claimed, or believed by some
a supposedly true story
a supposedly good restaurant
He had dozens of people around him, supposedly looking after him …—
Philip Norman
Philip NormanDaddy took me to the Legion, to shoot pool supposedly.—Mary Karr
Mary KarrExamples of supposedly in a Sentence
she's supposedly too sick to come—or so she says
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Similar to Luckin, the drink offerings rotate through supposedly regional flavors, like matcha latte with tofu pudding.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Using different rules and gameplay mechanics that are supposedly more narrative-friendly and accessible, Daggerheart is one of many tabletop games coming for D&D‘s throne as the go-to system for fantasy adventures.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
What To Know Supreme Court seats are lifetime and supposedly apolitical appointments, but justices occasionally retire during the term of a president who aligns with them politically in order to ensure their legacy is retained by the court.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The mother and daughter were supposedly homeless and had been staying at a campground somewhere in the Chesterton area.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Elaine Yu, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Using different rules and gameplay mechanics that are supposedly more narrative-friendly and accessible, Daggerheart is one of many tabletop games coming for D&D‘s throne as the go-to system for fantasy adventures.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
What To Know Supreme Court seats are lifetime and supposedly apolitical appointments, but justices occasionally retire during the term of a president who aligns with them politically in order to ensure their legacy is retained by the court.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The mother and daughter were supposedly homeless and had been staying at a campground somewhere in the Chesterton area.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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“Supposedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supposedly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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