as in apparently
to all outward appearances
she's supposedly too sick to come—or so she says
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Recent Examples of supposedly
In the moments leading up to the movie’s finale, Julia joins her boyfriend Francis at a fancy work event, and the town is abuzz with news that the Spider has supposedly been caught.
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Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Ukraine’s brave resistance to the supposedly overwhelming might of the Russian military lasted long enough to force the United States and Europe to join its defense, albeit reluctantly and slowly.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Our Karma Desk reports that the Irving divorce supposedly cost Spielberg $100 million, after a prenup written on a napkin wasn’t accepted by the court.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Hind and his co-writer Stephen Bevan gained access to a report by local auditors that revealed one of the sites, a quarry land, contained levels of arsenic, zinc, boron, and nickel that far exceeded environmental safety guidelines, even after it had been supposedly cleaned up.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Ukraine’s brave resistance to the supposedly overwhelming might of the Russian military lasted long enough to force the United States and Europe to join its defense, albeit reluctantly and slowly.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Our Karma Desk reports that the Irving divorce supposedly cost Spielberg $100 million, after a prenup written on a napkin wasn’t accepted by the court.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Hind and his co-writer Stephen Bevan gained access to a report by local auditors that revealed one of the sites, a quarry land, contained levels of arsenic, zinc, boron, and nickel that far exceeded environmental safety guidelines, even after it had been supposedly cleaned up.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposedly
Adverb
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The military intelligence head earlier this month apparently voiced his confidence that Ukraine may finally be able to reach a peace deal after three years of war.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Not going anywhere, except, apparently, to the top of the list of those who continue to endure.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, during his address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday, Trump clearly identified Musk as the person running DOGE, seemingly contradicting his own administration.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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While the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle show is brimming with celebrity cameos — Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer appear in the series — her most notable co-stars may very well be her seemingly endless array of spring-ready outfits.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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These movements ostensibly supporting and elevating military service are also measures to keep veterans on a leash, the ISW said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the vote and the city’s broader pledges to expand affordable housing options, signs of reluctance surfaced during discussions to nudge forward projects that would, ostensibly, advance that goal.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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Funds have evidently benefited from Applovin as an addition, as shares of the ad tech company have risen more than 24% in 2025.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The president evidently wants journalists to obey his guidance; repeat his words; follow his rules.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The probe's destination is Europa, a moon of Jupiter coated with a shell of ice that conceals a vast, presumably salty ocean.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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This presumably reflects the uncertainty over what Donald Trump will or will not do as president.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And honestly, like Toby says in the film, people are probably the biggest thing to be afraid of, more than stepping on venomous snakes.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Supposedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposedly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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