reportedly

adverb

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

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The singer-songwriter turned 35 on December 13 and apparently celebrated her milestone year with a romantic party just for two with boyfriend Travis Kelce, who reportedly showered her with extravagant gifts. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024 Marijuana grown with bat guano often has reportedly more complex aromas and flavors than those grown with synthetic fertilizers. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Loading your audio article U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, the Broward-Palm Beach county Democrat, is reportedly under consideration by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024 The Bombers have reportedly shown interest in Santander. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reportedly 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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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