reportedly

American  

[ri-pawr-tid-lee, -pohr-] / rɪˈpɔr tɪd li, -ˈpoʊr- /

adverb

1. according to report or rumor.

   Reportedly, he is a billionaire.

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reportedly British  

/ rɪˈpɔːtɪdlɪ /

adverb

1. according to rumour or report

   he is reportedly living in Australia

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Etymology

Origin of reportedly

First recorded in 1900–05; report + -ed ² + -ly

Explanation

When something is reportedly true, it means people say it's true, but it hasn't necessarily been confirmed. If your favorite band is reportedly coming to town, it may just be an unfounded rumor. The word reportedly implies that information has been shared by others, but it hasn't been officially verified. For example, if someone says they've heard that a new movie is in the works, but there's no official announcement yet, then it is reportedly happening. Using the word reportedly helps indicate that the details are not certain, reminding us to take such news with a grain of caution until all the facts are in.

Example Sentences

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reportedly

That said, Cinemark reportedly installed Imax 70mm projectors at three of its theaters ahead of “The Odyssey’s” release, and there are 11 more theaters projecting “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm than there were for “Oppenheimer.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

It follows a couple of standout Premier League seasons at Craven Cottage for Robinson, 28, who is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Taylor Farms is reportedly planning to recall produce that may be the cause of the multistate cyclospora outbreak, according to a report from Bloomberg.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Another caveat: Some recent 351 ETF maneuvers reportedly caught the eye of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Sentries were deployed in concentric circles around Barn 43, even, reportedly, perching in trees.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand