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Purportedly

Definition:

adverb

According to what is claimed or believed; allegedly.

Usage:

1. Popular:

The term purportedly is commonly used to indicate that something is claimed or believed to be true, without confirming its accuracy.

Example sentence: She purportedly won the lottery, but the news has yet to be confirmed.

2. Local:

In certain regions, the term purportedly might connote the idea of something being commonly believed or circulated within a specific community.

Example sentence: Purportedly, the small coffee shop on Main Street is haunted.