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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally
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Recent Examples of reputed
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
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Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
Day arrests of reputed gamblers in a nationwide sports betting ring.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2022
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Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
Day arrests of reputed gamblers in a nationwide sports betting ring.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputed
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The incongruity of profit maximization was brought to public attention in the UK recently, as the scale of river pollution from water utility companies becomes ever more apparent.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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Other leaders were similarly circumspect about Trump’s apparent threat to invade a fellow member of NATO.Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Aligning with partners that are reputable and trustworthy among external audiences is one way to boost customer and consumer confidence.Pernille Lind Olsen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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VPNs that once made our list—like ExpressVPN—are sometimes sold to less reputable companies.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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His supposed final chapter with the Jets would end with one year lost to injury and then a four- or five-win season.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Part of the vetting process includes verifying links without clicking through and verifying identities of people submitting supposed offers.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pitt’s cause of death was revealed as sharp and blunt force injuries with probable strangulation, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner, The Ventura County Star reported.Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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In a season in which a Clemson-Alabama CFP rematch seemed probable, this shocker temporarily shook up that inevitability.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Four Milwaukee teenagers are celebrating after getting into the college of their dreams despite the prestigious school only having a 25% acceptance rate.Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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One of the best parts of my job as Axios' transportation correspondent is evaluating the latest cars and trucks for this prestigious award.Joann Muller, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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On January 5th, 1971, his wife, Geraldine, returned home from a holiday trip and found her husband slouched against their bed, dead of a possible heroin overdose (many also suspected foul play).Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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During the day, open curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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The internationally renowned comics follow the title character, a swashbuckling sea captain whose adventures take him around the world.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alinea is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and has plans to expand concepts to new venues and bring tribute menus from renowned chefs.Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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