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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The 54-year-old, who reportedly earned a $16 million salary in 2025, launched his own YouTube channel last week, showing off the sprawling virtual city. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Prince Mohammed has also reportedly turned to Syria for help. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026 Bears coach Ben Johnson also reportedly showed the team a Ditka tribute video during a meeting Saturday night. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 There were some concerns that the dress was too awkward and heavy to move in, with the bride reportedly practicing her curtsey multiple times. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 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

adverb
re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
: according to report

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