presumedly

adverb

Definition of presumedlynext
as in probably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumedly
  1. probably
  2. likely
  3. purportedly
  4. possibly
  5. perhaps
  6. reportedly
Adverb
  • Still, with home prices near all-time highs and still rising nationally, albeit more slowly, many would-be homebuyers are probably holding out for mortgage rates to ease further in coming months.
    Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • My Method Actor, Nilüfer Yanya If Nilüfer Yanya decided to put down her guitar and pursue a career as a vocalist, most of her fans probably wouldn’t protest.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • And unlike in cases where people have misled law enforcement about their disappearance, police likely won't investigate Kobayashi further, Jeanis said.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In small galley kitchens, an island is likely going to be an awkward and cumbersome addition to the floor plan.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • The family did not immediately respond to USA TODAY request for comment about Kobayashi purportedly entering Mexico.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • An additional surprising insight shown above and going beyond the 7-out-of-10 statistic is that even atheists purportedly believe in angels (well, admittedly just a minuscule 2%) and that a sizable portion of agnostics do (coming in at a whopping 25% or one-quarter).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of purportedly
Adverb
  • The suspect departs from the hostel, police say, possibly by bike.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The symbolic epic touted as a testament to Saudi’s ambition to produce high-end content for global audiences is expected to surface next year, possibly on the festival circuit.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • His innovative approach is perhaps most striking in his use of rare and unconventional materials, which often blend bold textures and lavish patterns.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
  • California is perhaps uniquely equipped to square off against Trump's new administration's plans, as the state possesses the second largest Department of Justice (DOJ) in the country.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of perhaps
Adverb
  • In their native Himalayas, deodar cedars reportedly live many centuries, but their lifespans are typically shorter in other parts of the world.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Impeachment motion filed against South Korea’s president South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is reportedly facing an impeachment vote on Dec. 7 after the country’s parliament formally introduced a motion to impeach him over his shock announcement — and subsequent reversal — of martial law.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of reportedly
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