acutely

adverb

Definition of acutelynext
as in keenly

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Recent Examples of acutely Pre-workout supplements increase energy and athletic performance acutely, while collagen strengthens connective tissue and helps prevent injury over time. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 Trump is acutely aware of the political pressures Netanyahu faces ahead of Israel’s national election in October, according to officials, and knows his support for the prime minister could be critical. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 One Founder Who Closed That Gap Anthony Godley is acutely aware of that chasm. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Emery’s inclination for wide forwards is well known, but acutely demonstrated in Garnacho’s case. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Houston's autopsy found she was acutely intoxicated with cocaine at the time of her death and showed evidence of chronic cocaine use. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2026 On May 26, the New York Mets were doing terrible (generally) and really terrible (acutely). — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The effects have been felt most acutely at schools with small endowments and those that enroll large percentages of international students recruited from abroad. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The Council and the United Federation of Teachers, the local union that represents the aides, said persistent low wages have led to a staffing shortage felt most acutely by students with disabilities. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acutely
  1. keenly
  2. severely
  3. sharply
  4. poignantly
  5. harshly
  6. piercingly
  7. distressingly
  8. miserably
Adverb
  • Concentrated in Russia's largest cities, analysts have watched keenly for any hint of dissent from this social strata.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Users should also be keenly aware at some potentially hazardous crossings at major intersections, especially at Kendall Drive and the exit ramp for State Road 878.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of keenly
Adverb
  • Prioritizing economic return over the broader purpose of education could severely damage foundational academic fields and society itself.
    — Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But thousands of public comments come from scientists, who warn that the rule, as written, would severely curtail their work treating pediatric cancers, improving maternal health and advancing fundamental research.
    — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of severely
Adverb
  • Other South China Sea claimant states use the ruling to justify their own actions—and are sharply denounced by China each time.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Stock market futures were positive following the report while Treasury yields were sharply higher.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • The reunion, poignantly, took place at Charles’s country home, Highgrove House, where Harry spent much of his childhood.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • As Ethan, Stock was as perversely alienating as he was poignantly alienated.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of poignantly
Adverb
  • Like other senior bankers, Sehnaoui was harshly criticized following Lebanon's historic economic meltdown in 2019, when most people lost access to their money.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • He was fired, a little harshly, in May 2021 after one season, having delivered a Coppa Italia to go with a fourth-place finish.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of harshly
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  • Chef Steven Pham is still simmering his signature Northern Vietnamese-style pho ga, which features a soul-piercingly clear broth, tender poached chicken, rice noodles, and a floating raft of fresh herbs.
    — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • The Towode Door Stop Alarm is a budget-friendly, highly effective safety tool that functions as a wedge door stop and a piercingly loud alarm when activated.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Definition of piercingly
Adverb
  • The movie’s strongest sequences provide the all-too-rare sensation of truly not being able to believe your eyes, as the film’s most fantastical elements feel distressingly real.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
  • The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of distressingly
Adverb
  • That day helped solidify my decision to keep pushing forward after failing so miserably.
    — Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • The second involves a woman who had inherited her father's company and was running it competently, dutifully — and miserably.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of miserably

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