REPUTEDLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

reputedly

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Recent Examples of reputedly But pro-Western Prime Minster Edi Rama – at 6 foot, 7 inches, reputedly the world’s tallest leader – is proving up to the task. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2025 This beautiful—and reputedly very haunted—hotel has been around since the 17th century and was originally a home for Cistercian monks before it was taken over by a wealthy merchant as his personal estate. — Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026 At its heart is a 100+ year-old wooden bar, its surface etched with the names of legendary outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, who reputedly hid here after robbing a Telluride bank. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 The fire killed almost every tree in this section of the Redwood Mountain Grove in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, reputedly the world’s largest stand of sequoias. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputedly

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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Stevie Nicks was reportedly among the performers, a person with knowledge of the event told the New York Times.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of reportedly

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Some of those firearms were allegedly converted into fully automatic weapons and later used in multiple violent crimes, according to the indictment.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
The decision also followed a nearly $16 million fine issued by the state environmental department to the DOE for allegedly contaminating groundwater by failing to manage legacy radioactive waste.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of allegedly

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Dark clouds hovered around the stadium just before kickoff, threatening to delay the start of the game, but Mother Nature apparently is a soccer fan, because the storm veered away.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
They are affixed to the inky blue background, yet its maker(s), who apparently stitched each luminary on by hand, failed to catch all the edges on many of the stars – leaving another clue.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of apparently

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The data center purportedly would have a higher potential to create revenue, lower noise and less traffic on roads in residential areas.

— Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 1 July 2026
Ecuador’s complaint comes after videos emerged online on Tuesday purportedly showing Mexico fans staging an impromptu fan fest outside their rival’s team hotel, the night before their knockout round game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of purportedly

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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
These are challenges that supposedly don't hit a flat, non-folding display anywhere near as hard.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

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In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
For now, however, the Fed is poised to wait and see whether the seemingly fragile truce between the United States and Iran holds up, allowing inflation to ease.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of seemingly

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz came to the mound ostensibly to pull his starter, who had been brilliant most of the day, retiring the first 12 batters of the game in order before a walk and a home run by Spencer Steer in the fifth.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
The guests themselves were given very little information in the lead-up to the wedding, ostensibly to prevent leaks.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

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