presumedly

Definition of presumedlynext

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Adverb
  • Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Most are passionate about food and/or art, probably the two leading draws for anyone visiting San Miguel.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • In a news conference Friday, a spokesperson for the Pest County Police Headquarters said an explosion in one of the rooms likely caused the fire.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The biggest break in the case came earlier this week, when chilling video from her porch was recovered and showed a suspect approaching her home during the window when authorities say she was likely taken.
    Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • She and another teen were caught allegedly stealing motorcycles.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • After clips of a tense exchange between California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter and a CBS television reporter emerged last year, videos on social media that purportedly showed Porter and the reporter in a physical altercation went viral.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The results were purportedly comparable to Lasix (furosemide), without disrupting electrolyte balance.
    Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The Republican-majority Indiana House is expected to take up the Bears legislation, and possibly make changes, before lawmakers aim to adjourn February 27.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • His audience perhaps would prefer to replicate Ukraine’s energy and resolve, rather than Hungary’s.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • If true, this likely suggests a very tense intercept scenario, perhaps even shadowing or escorting away from Chinese airspace.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Another two were reportedly killed in separate avalanches near the Marmolada glacier, two hikers along the Apennine range and an ice climber in Valle d’Aosta.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Tumbler Ridge Secondary School reportedly has 175 students enrolled between 7th and 12th grades.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Presumedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumedly. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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