reportedly

American

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

adverb

according to report or rumor.

Reportedly, he is a billionaire.

Etymology

Origin of reportedly

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

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, activists for women and migrant rights are reportedly planning to hold a rally in front of Jindo County Office on Tuesday over Kim's comments.

From BBC

The massive March 10 reportedly can move a payload of 70 metric tons.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is reportedly a tense atmosphere in the court where the trial is taking place.

From BBC

Two suspects have reportedly been arrested and will soon be taken in for questioning.

From BBC

The paper’s management reportedly spiking a news story about this week’s layoffs means the outlet is all but dead now.

From Salon

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