reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpȯr-təd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
: according to report

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The day before, several tornadoes reportedly touched down in cities in western and central Wisconsin, causing significant damage. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 May 2025 Kevin Clark reportedly said the wall had a crack where a window was, which detectives believe Patrick’s head landed on. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 16 May 2025 The poll reportedly found her as a less competitive candidate against Ossoff compared to Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp or Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler. Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 While the property isn’t directly on the sand, upper levels reportedly offer ocean views, and the home includes a three-car garage and a private patio. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reportedly was in 1850

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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reportedly. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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reportedly

adverb
re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
: according to report

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