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
Bitcoin and the rest of crypto are on the rise to supposedly save us us from the financial profligacy of untrustworthy governments.
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 July 2025
What the Oura tracks The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Oura Rings track the same core metrics—the Gen 4 just offers a sleeker design, longer battery life, and (supposedly) improved sensor accuracy and overall functionality.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Think apple cider vinegar soaks, which are supposedly antibacterial and cooling, and tea compresses, rumored to reduce inflammation thanks to its antioxidants.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 July 2025
What the Oura tracks The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Oura Rings track the same core metrics—the Gen 4 just offers a sleeker design, longer battery life, and (supposedly) improved sensor accuracy and overall functionality.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Think apple cider vinegar soaks, which are supposedly antibacterial and cooling, and tea compresses, rumored to reduce inflammation thanks to its antioxidants.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposedly
Adverb
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Now plans are afoot for the U.S. to launch drone barrages of its own, with the Pentagon unveiling a new attack drone apparently in response to a presidential request.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The guard checked around and snuck the ring from the box into his pocket, but apparently didn’t count on security cameras catching the whole thing.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Why were so many people, at so many levels, seemingly unwilling to address the danger these children were in?—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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Unlike Putin's crude asset seizures, Trump's extortion operates through ostensibly voluntary settlements and pro bono commitments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Harper & Brothers wasn’t unusual in having a moral or religious orientation despite being an ostensibly secular business.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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By that point, Trafford had evidently lost confidence and the fanbase had also begun to turn on him, with his distribution from the back — often short but slow — generating frustration from the stands.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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However, the locker room issues this past season were evidently clear.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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In the show’s final episode, Margo’s brother Kyle is also presumably killed when he is hit by Sophie’s car and thrown over the edge of a cliff.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Then there’s the whole debacle of the league’s attempt to jilt the U.S. Open Cup, presumably because they were no longer directly connected to the marketing or televising of the event.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The most favorable states probably are South Dakota, Nevada, Alaska, and Delaware, but don’t rule out others.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If the eyes are deep and sharp, the fruit is probably underdeveloped and will be dry and crunchy.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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“Supposedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposedly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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