reportedly

adverb

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

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China’s top leaders will reportedly meet on Thursday to discuss new stimulus measures including support for consumers and technological innovation, according to Bloomberg. Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 While the pop-up is set to close in May, Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick has voiced his opinion on the initiative, reportedly claiming that the restaurant is increasing the town’s homeless population by encouraging unhoused people to go the venue. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Contrary to the planned script, both performers reportedly came from the prepared dialogue, leading to exchanging personal remarks that blurred the lines between storyline and reality. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 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 16 Apr. 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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