presumedly

adverb

as in probably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumedly
  1. probably
  2. likely
  3. allegedly
  4. purportedly
  5. possibly
  6. perhaps
  7. reportedly
Adverb
  • Brower and Simone learned that pigeons were a common source of food for people thousands of years ago and used the sun, and probably the earth's magnetic field, for navigation.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Jack Wolf Westwood Lincoln Riley talks a big game about excelling in the Big Ten, but in losing badly to Oregon and its backup quarterback, USC probably couldn’t win the Pac-12 this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • However, the meeting summary did not show when the hike would occur – only that a stable labor market and persistently higher prices would likely lead to a second hike this year.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Further complicating matters, the apparent arrow held by the figure on the left was likely altered during a 19th-century restoration of the tapestry.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • In several messages quoted in the ruling, Seaver allegedly threatened Nozell and other people connected to Parton’s estate.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Two teenage suspects, ages 14 and 15, allegedly grabbed a necklace from the victim’s neck after walking by them, according to police.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of allegedly
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  • Publishers sold albums of facsimile autographs, and the interest developed into the field of graphology, the practice of analyzing a person’s handwriting to purportedly discern personality traits.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Videos circulating on social media appeared to show the moment of impact as vehicles crossed the bridge, including footage purportedly recorded by a driver's dashcam.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of purportedly
Adverb
  • The season finale — or possibly the series finale, since HBO hasn’t renewed the show yet — wrapped up the mystery posed by the show’s premiere of who killed Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler).
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The financial loss left Walker depressed, anguished and possibly suicidal.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • For families While kids over eight are welcome, this property is perhaps best enjoyed in the company of adults.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Are there plans to expand that universe, perhaps through a sequel or series spin-off?
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of perhaps
Adverb
  • They also were reportedly subjected to threats and not given proper medical care when they were injured on the job.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ben Stiller, Jon Bon Jovi, and the model Irina Shayk all bought apartments in the glass-and-brick towers overlooking the West Side Highway, and Ryan Seacrest reportedly made his way in as a renter.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of reportedly
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