reportedly

adverb

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

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More recently, James was reportedly on the verge of being medically cleared and was seen training with Charlotte Flair. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 She was reportedly transported to the hospital by the Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 June 2025 Edgecombe will reportedly work out for Charlotte before going to New York for final preparations leading into the draft. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2025 Japan reportedly plans to further reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earth imports to below 50% this year. Sam Meredith,dylan Butts, CNBC, 20 June 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 26 Jun. 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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