as in allegedly
according to what has been said
—used to indicate what has been said or reported
The medication's side effects are reportedly few and mild. They reportedly stole one million dollars.
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Recent Examples of reportedly
The league is about to start renegotiating its media deals—thanks to an opt-out clause in its current $120 billion contracts—and commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly hosted some media execs in his box for the game.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Photos of him with women have continued to emerge in the files, however, following his move in 2022 to settle out of court with Epstein survivor Virginia Guiffre, reportedly for millions of dollars, keeping intense pressure on the royal family.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In animal trials, this new electrode reportedly outperformed standard metal versions, with signal stability metrics improving by several hundredfold.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
YouTube also reportedly has interest in snagging an NFL package.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Photos of him with women have continued to emerge in the files, however, following his move in 2022 to settle out of court with Epstein survivor Virginia Guiffre, reportedly for millions of dollars, keeping intense pressure on the royal family.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In animal trials, this new electrode reportedly outperformed standard metal versions, with signal stability metrics improving by several hundredfold.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
YouTube also reportedly has interest in snagging an NFL package.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reportedly
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Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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She and another teen were caught allegedly stealing motorcycles.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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And yes, apparently that was a real wedding that happened during the halftime show, according to Variety.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Panarin has a no-move clause, and apparently was quite willing to use it as leverage to control his destination.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
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The results were purportedly comparable to Lasix (furosemide), without disrupting electrolyte balance.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tank, introduced in 1980, reputedly performs poorly in rain and fog, and is vulnerable to cheap hobby drones fitted with explosive charges.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Chanel was reputedly a fan of the salon’s hot chocolate and its famous pastry, the Mont-Blanc: meringue topped with a dome of chestnut-purée vermicelli, said to have been inspired by hairstyles of the Belle Époque.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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The revelation is evidently taking its toll on Musk, who began a desperate campaign to clear his name on social media.—
Joe Wilkins Published Feb 5,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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The loan route was there and, evidently, a means to finding the money down the line was there too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Karp knew Epstein professionally through his work representing Leon Black, the Wall Street billionaire who paid Epstein more than a hundred and fifty million dollars, supposedly for tax and estate planning.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Trump is supposedly a very big fan of the Rush Hour franchise and is hoping for a new installment.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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In her ruling Monday, Snyder blocked only the ban on masking by federal agents, and on seemingly narrow grounds.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain has always handled pressure with a seemingly innate knowing and calm.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reportedly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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