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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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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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According to multiple reputable sources, including Reuters, CoinDesk, Economic Times and Bloomberg, these influential voices are: Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.16 Potential Drug Interactions Certain properties of nigella seeds may cause the supplement to interact with some medications.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
2 Mar. 2025
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The problem is the mayor, the supposed guardian of city taxpayers, who apparently can’t say no and who appears to have used the contract talks to buy the manager’s loyalty.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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YouTubers are used to carefully scanning supposed offers to weed out the real ones from the fakes.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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The 7-6 Hurricanes finished in the bottom half of the ACC and averaged a respectable 31.5 points per game.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov scored the two goals for the Islanders, who now sport a respectable 13-12-5 away record.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Another probable place to lay blame is the social media companies that draw kids in, memorizing their patterns through algorithms to keep them viewing and engaged.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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Friday Rockies probable pitchers: LHP Kyle Freeland, RHP Antonio Senzatela, RHP Angel Chivilli, RHP Diego Castillo, LHP Evan Justice, LHP Jack O’Loughlin.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards for postgraduate study in the world.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her most recent book was poised to receive a prestigious award last year from a Native American and Indigenous studies association.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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He has been floated as a possible presidential candidate in 2028.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dying in the most horrific manner possible is his business, and business is booming.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Mecum Auctions This renowned 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback restomod, with its equally famous engine, will be offered at the upcoming Mecum Auctions sale in Glendale, Calif., on March 22.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kulyk, a renowned Ukrainian journalist, and Ivanchov, a surgeon and university professor, were killed when the drone hit their home just north of Kyiv.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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