as in seemingly
to all outward appearances
apparently, the kids didn't know the cake was for the potluck, since they helped themselves to it
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Recent Examples of apparently
However, deputies also uncovered an unexpected aquatic trove: 35 live abalone, a northwestern pond turtle, wet clothing and tools apparently used to pry abalone from rocks, authorities said in a statement.
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Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Among Filippelli’s many other notable accomplishments and achievements at YES, included him apparently borrowing strategy from Hall of Fame Yankees manager Casey Stengel, and instituting the Multi-Announcer Platoon System (MAPS).
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the agency will apparently go door-to-door and issue warning letters to suspects identified through Operation Cumberland or any future probe.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
The versatile Chestnut, 56, leads with intellect, charm and six-pack abs as Dr. John Watson, the beloved colleague of the apparently deceased Sherlock Holmes, in CBS' modern series.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Among Filippelli’s many other notable accomplishments and achievements at YES, included him apparently borrowing strategy from Hall of Fame Yankees manager Casey Stengel, and instituting the Multi-Announcer Platoon System (MAPS).
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the agency will apparently go door-to-door and issue warning letters to suspects identified through Operation Cumberland or any future probe.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
The versatile Chestnut, 56, leads with intellect, charm and six-pack abs as Dr. John Watson, the beloved colleague of the apparently deceased Sherlock Holmes, in CBS' modern series.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparently
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While the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle show is brimming with celebrity cameos — Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer appear in the series — her most notable co-stars may very well be her seemingly endless array of spring-ready outfits.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, during his address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday, Trump clearly identified Musk as the person running DOGE, seemingly contradicting his own administration.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The government responded with an affidavit, supposedly from a prominent general, saying that the land had to be cleared and fenced off for military reasons, to prevent terror attacks.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nor had the West anticipated that the Houthis in Yemen, a supposedly ragtag militia that had received a large arsenal of missiles from Tehran, would be capable of bringing global shipping in the Red Sea to a near standstill.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Funds have evidently benefited from Applovin as an addition, as shares of the ad tech company have risen more than 24% in 2025.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The president evidently wants journalists to obey his guidance; repeat his words; follow his rules.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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These movements ostensibly supporting and elevating military service are also measures to keep veterans on a leash, the ISW said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the vote and the city’s broader pledges to expand affordable housing options, signs of reluctance surfaced during discussions to nudge forward projects that would, ostensibly, advance that goal.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The probe's destination is Europa, a moon of Jupiter coated with a shell of ice that conceals a vast, presumably salty ocean.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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This presumably reflects the uncertainty over what Donald Trump will or will not do as president.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And honestly, like Toby says in the film, people are probably the biggest thing to be afraid of, more than stepping on venomous snakes.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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This will likely depend on how competitive the Blue Jays are at the trade deadline.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The map sense, however, likely relies on a different mechanism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Apparently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparently. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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