reportedly

[ ri-pawr-tid-lee, -pohr- ]

adverb

1. according to report or rumor:

   Reportedly, he is a billionaire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reportedly¹

First recorded in 1900–05; report + -ed ² + -ly

Example Sentences

His resignation came as the House Ethics Committee was reportedly gearing up to release the findings of their probes into Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct and drug use.

From Salon

In just one year, business reportedly almost doubled, surpassing $1 billion.

From New York Times

Officials are reportedly also mulling using the National Guard and military aircraft to detain and ultimately deport people.

From BBC

He reportedly chimed in to reaffirm his commitment to providing satellite internet to the country’s military.

From Salon

But “The Saints” is seen as a stature-building fit for Fox Nation, which reportedly has 2 million subscribers paying $5.99 a month.

From Los Angeles Times