reportedly

adverb

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

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Ye and Adidas joined forces for a lucrative partnership in 2013, as the Yeezy footwear line was reportedly worth $1.5 billion at the time of the termination. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025 During the economic blackout last Friday, Target reportedly saw a drop in traffic both online and the app. Solcyré Burga, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025 According to Page Six, Burch has reportedly been in a relationship with Downe for seven years. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025 Dunne has landed lucrative endorsement deals with Reebok and American Eagle Outfitters, among other major brands, and her net worth is reportedly in the ballpark of $9.5 million. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reportedly

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reportedly was in 1850

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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reportedly. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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reportedly

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

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