as in extremely
to a great degree
heavily spiced sausage the family was heavily in debt
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Recent Examples of heavily
This could weigh heavily on stock portfolios, as slower growth and tighter financial conditions erode corporate profits and investor confidence.
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Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The heavily populated coastal regions of the country have been targets for ICE arrests.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
There were decreases in cities with robust service organizations and some that have leaned more heavily on police.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Four months into his presidency, Trump has largely avoided direct confrontations with Congress—leaning heavily on executive action to carry out his agenda.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 May 2025
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Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The heavily populated coastal regions of the country have been targets for ICE arrests.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
There were decreases in cities with robust service organizations and some that have leaned more heavily on police.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Four months into his presidency, Trump has largely avoided direct confrontations with Congress—leaning heavily on executive action to carry out his agenda.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavily
Adverb
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Over six months of use, this duvet cover proved highly durable, especially for pet owners.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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At the very least, that is something that could change moving forward.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Green tea in particular is incredibly anti-inflammatory.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Hours later, the bodies of seven children - most of them badly burned - arrived at the hospital, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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For those who have loved badly and understood it too late, this song hits straight to the soul.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s no need to feel too sorry for Cruise, though.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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Or will the Thunder once again prove too much for the Wolves over 48 minutes?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Republicans only care about pleasing their master, so their Big Beautiful Bill cancels green energy development credits even though green energy projects already have brought jobs to their districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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“Heavily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavily. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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