purportedly

[ per-pawr-tid-lee ]

/ pərˈpɔr tɪd li /

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according to what is or has been claimed, reputed, or asserted; allegedly: The upcoming version of the tablet will purportedly feature a brand new processor, but no other details are yet known.The defendant has not listed the brokers and valuation professionals with whom he purportedly consulted, nor has he told us the questions that he purportedly asked them.

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Origin of purportedly

purported + -ly

Words nearby purportedly

purple shore crab, purple trillium, purplish, purport, purported, purportedly, purpose, purpose-built, purposeful, purposefully, purposeless

How to use purportedly in a sentence

Moreover, drugs purportedly from Canada could come from anywhere.
Drug imports endanger patients like me|Brandon Macsata|November 13, 2020|Washington Blade
This entanglement has purportedly resulted in him spending thousands of dollars to settle the problem.
Is your website at risk for an ADA accessibility lawsuit?|Richard Horvath|November 12, 2020|Search Engine Land
The purported investigator said the woman had ducked a subpoena to testify as an expert witness in a criminal trial involving a confidential juvenile matter.
Phony police officers scam $1.5 million from Maryland residents|Dan Morse|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
His party's purportedly “optimistic” convention this year was largely centered on the looming dangers of electing Democrats.
Five falsehoods spurring Republican concern about the election|Philip Bump|October 15, 2020|Washington Post

The purported bias of social media companies became a rallying point, bolstered by dubious claims and reports.
Five falsehoods spurring Republican concern about the election|Philip Bump|October 15, 2020|Washington Post
Subsequent shipments had been “OKd in advance,” but these purportedly consisted only of defensive weapons in “miniscule amts.”
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations|Malcolm Byrne|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These are just a few of the medical miracles purportedly delivered by dietary supplements.
Fish Oil, Turmeric, and Ginseng, Oh My! Are ‘Brain Foods’ B.S.?|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The top floor was kept strictly off limits, purportedly for technical equipment.
The KGB Welcomes You to Estonia’s Hotel Viru. Please Mind the Hidden Bugs|Nina Strochlic|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Conley, a recent convert to Islam, had attended services purportedly to learn about other faiths.
It’s Time to Blow Up The Myth of Female Terrorists as Love-Struck Victims|Adam Rawnsley|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This video purportedly shows a Russian military convoy in Rostov en route to the southeast region of Ukraine.
Putin Is Just Getting Started in Ukraine|Michael Weiss|June 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Did you have occasion to examine the President's tie or the tie purportedly worn by the President on November 22, 1963?
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Well, photographs that he had purportedly taken, or picture postcards or things he had purchased?
Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
There is a total of three photographs depicting purportedly pictures in Minsk, Russia.
Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
That purportedly quoted me about not wanting the President to ride in a motorcade or caravan in Dallas.
Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
The 100 block is still paved with cobblestones "big as beer kegs" purportedly laid by Hessian prisoners during the Revolution.
Seaport in Virginia|Gay Montague Moore

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