apparently
adverb
ap·par·ent·ly
ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 
-ˈpa-rənt
: it seems apparent
—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known
an apparently happy marriage
The window had apparently been forced open.
Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.
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My specialty, emergency medicine, had apparently not been in high demand here since the start of the ceasefire.
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Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The Boss apparently has thoughts on Hank Azaria's tribute band.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Waymo's autonomous cars apparently now have a side gig as neighborhood watch.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The Boss apparently has thoughts on Hank Azaria's tribute band.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Waymo's autonomous cars apparently now have a side gig as neighborhood watch.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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apparently
adverb
ap·par·ent·ly
ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē
-ˈper-
: it seems apparent : evidently
the door had apparently been forced open
apparently, we're supposed to wait here
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