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 law firm, Advocates for Faith & Freedom based in Murrieta, is reportedly urging California school districts to join an amicus brief in the two lawsuits.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tesla is looking into redesigning the way to open its car doors in an emergency following several accidents where passengers were reportedly trapped in burning vehicles because rescuers could not open them.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Caught Stealing, director Darren Aronofsky’s crime comedy starring Austin Butler, Regina King and Zoë Kravitz, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The suspect reportedly made off with between $10,000 and $20,000 in cash, per WFTV.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tesla is looking into redesigning the way to open its car doors in an emergency following several accidents where passengers were reportedly trapped in burning vehicles because rescuers could not open them.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Caught Stealing, director Darren Aronofsky’s crime comedy starring Austin Butler, Regina King and Zoë Kravitz, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The suspect reportedly made off with between $10,000 and $20,000 in cash, per WFTV.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reportedly
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Rackauckas allegedly told the detective to delay writing a report on Lunsford’s statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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The coroner's office representative told ABC News that Zukatis was homeless and had allegedly been using drugs since the age of 14.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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You guys are apparently playing one more concert.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Whatever the case might be, there’s clearly at least one contingent in King Charles’ inner circle, which apparently includes Prince William, that would love for this Harry meeting to be a one-and-done.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jerry Llanes, a digital forensic data specialist from the FBI's Miami division, testified about anti-Trump text messages purportedly recovered from cell phones used by Routh.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The birthday book contained letters purportedly from a range of powerful figures, including former President Bill Clinton.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The dispatch England, Napoleon Bonaparte reputedly once said, is a nation of shopkeepers.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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Rice Japan holds a cherished place in Japanese national culture — samurai reputedly used to be paid in it.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Those watching on social media evidently agreed, with the clip earning over 120,000 views.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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No, not drugs—for the young Michael Clune, those would evidently come soon enough—but art.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, an outspoken and devout protestant Christian, was supposedly considering Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy around the time of his death, in the telling of some online.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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However this is supposedly the result of a vatting error involving a 12 year old Macallan.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives have upheld private enterprise through two seemingly contradictory but complementary strategies.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reportedly. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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