reportedly

adverb

re·​port·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpȯr-təd-lē How to pronounce reportedly (audio)
: according to report

Examples of reportedly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Co-hosts John Word, the co-founder of a health insurance company, and his wife, Kimberly, are reportedly hosting the event at their home overlooking Newport Harbor. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 The Oscar winner, 51, has reportedly moved out of the marital home, and into a rental closer to his ex wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 The four women are among the six friends that Queen Camila reportedly tapped as Queen’s Companions following her husband’s accession in September 2022. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 There were reportedly a couple of sticking points, including an argument over whether the car would be built in Renault’s or Volkswagen’s plant. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for reportedly 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reportedly was in 1850

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Cite this Entry

“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reportedly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

reportedly

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