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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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Beginning April 1, Telegram was set to be completely blocked in Russia, but Russians are reportedly using the app through virtual private networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

While reportedly not unexpected, Bondi had hoped to make what the New York Times called a “graceful exit” this summer.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The energy supply crunch has also impacted India's ceramics and fertiliser industries, while the aviation industry is reportedly reeling under sky-rocketing jet fuel prices.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The 29-year-old NFL MVP and the Oscar-nominated actor were reportedly married Saturday in California, as revealed by multiple news outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It was all the more extraordinary given the record of the trainer in question; aside from Fair Knightess, Tom Smith had reportedly never had a horse in his care suffer a serious injury.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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