drastically
adverb
dras·ti·cal·ly
ˈdra-sti-k(ə-)lē 
: in a drastic manner : severely or seriously
The industry has changed drastically over the last 30 years.
This … car will allow you to drastically reduce the amount of time (and money) spent pumping gas …—
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Damon has previously opened up about drastically transforming his body for roles.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Holevich advises saving large-scale decluttering projects, such as a wardrobe overhaul, for spring or autumn when when daylight hours are longer and temperatures (and therefore your wardrobe) change more drastically.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Even after drastically exceeding expectations, this season will still feel a little empty if the Patriots don’t win a playoff game.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Holevich advises saving large-scale decluttering projects, such as a wardrobe overhaul, for spring or autumn when when daylight hours are longer and temperatures (and therefore your wardrobe) change more drastically.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Even after drastically exceeding expectations, this season will still feel a little empty if the Patriots don’t win a playoff game.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Drastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drastically. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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