presumedly

adverb

Definition of presumedlynext
as in probably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumedly
  1. probably
  2. likely
  3. purportedly
  4. possibly
  5. perhaps
  6. reportedly
Adverb
  • My Method Actor, Nilüfer Yanya If Nilüfer Yanya decided to put down her guitar and pursue a career as a vocalist, most of her fans probably wouldn’t protest.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The Facebook claim probably comes from a March report in The Washington Post that found the program’s slow rollout meant only seven charging stations had been completed.
    Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • And unlike in cases where people have misled law enforcement about their disappearance, police likely won't investigate Kobayashi further, Jeanis said.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The crowd inside the Footprint Center likely will skew heavily in the Wildcats’ favor but probably won’t resemble what the Bruins are used to facing inside the McKale Center.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • The family did not immediately respond to USA TODAY request for comment about Kobayashi purportedly entering Mexico.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • An additional surprising insight shown above and going beyond the 7-out-of-10 statistic is that even atheists purportedly believe in angels (well, admittedly just a minuscule 2%) and that a sizable portion of agnostics do (coming in at a whopping 25% or one-quarter).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of purportedly
Adverb
  • The suspect departs from the hostel, police say, possibly by bike.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Venus will also conjunct your modern ruler, Pluto, later that day, deepening your connections and possibly prompting a transformative shift in your love life or within a family dynamic.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • His innovative approach is perhaps most striking in his use of rare and unconventional materials, which often blend bold textures and lavish patterns.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
  • And while the spirits industry at large is going through a rocky period as sales have dropped globally over the last year, rum’s future is perhaps a bit steadier if forecasts hold up.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of perhaps
Adverb
  • The singer-songwriter turned 35 on December 13 and apparently celebrated her milestone year with a romantic party just for two with boyfriend Travis Kelce, who reportedly showered her with extravagant gifts.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Marijuana grown with bat guano often has reportedly more complex aromas and flavors than those grown with synthetic fertilizers.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of reportedly
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