reportedly

adverb

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

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Concurrently, Barcelona's Ferran Torres is reportedly close to joining PSG, feeling undervalued by Hansi Flick. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The actor also reportedly expressed opposition to trans athletes participating in women’s sports. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026 The trade deadline market is thin on right-handed hitters this year and both the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers have reportedly expressed interest in Call. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2026 Dourresseau reportedly suspected that Hall had called the police on the woman’s behalf. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

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First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Aug. 2026.

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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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