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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally
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Recent Examples of reputed
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
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Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
Day arrests of reputed gamblers in a nationwide sports betting ring.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2022
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Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
Day arrests of reputed gamblers in a nationwide sports betting ring.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputed
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Behind the scenes, fans speculated about an apparent rift between Lively and Baldoni, who avoided one another other during press junkets and appeared separately on red carpets.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Witkoff was with Trump during the apparent second assassination attempt on his life, telling NBC that Secret Service agents dived on Trump and got him off his Florida golf course in under 20 seconds.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nomad Greenland is a reputable local tour company based in Nuuk, and arranges everything from glamping in the Greenland wilderness and puffin safaris to guided art and cultural art walks around local villages and Arctic foraging.Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, rely on your common sense, watch out for red flags and only install software from reputable platforms.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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But in her mad dash to find her supposed soulmate, Delphie learns a valuable lesson about the difference between existing and truly living.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The salary range in the supposed listing also falls far below Thompson’s compensation.BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Braun’s version trades this for a respectable plausibility, recasting the doorman as a head waiter who struggles mightily against his demotion and is eventually rewarded with the role of hotel director.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Rather, Harris would need to view the job as a probable career-capper, taking pride in solving complex problems that are eating away at her native state.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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He was listed as questionable for the Lakers’ next game, in Atlanta on Dec. 6, before being upgraded to probable pregame and eventually playing.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tay eventually moved on from acting altogether, going on to study economics at the prestigious Yale University.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, a handful of prestigious journals have wielded significant control over which research gets published.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Liquid Death has unlocked the secret to enjoying every concert to the fullest extent possible.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guests can indulge in fine dining at the renowned Café Boulud or rejuvenate at the spa, which offers everything from beach-ready blowouts to bespoke treatments.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Created by renowned biohacker Dave Asprey, this potent combination of coffee, butter, and MCT Oil held the promise of sustained energy, mental clarity, and weight loss.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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