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Recent Examples of acutely
The American Diabetes Association notes that even brief periods—three to 15 minutes—of unstructured, non-exercise activity can acutely lower after-meal sugars.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
The liver doctor, who has long fought for healthcare initiatives, argued that education can more acutely change a child's life.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The city’s financial situation remains precarious, its crime problems still felt acutely, and its public schools are still struggling to produce acceptable student outcomes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
However, even with these strides, Papapetropoulos remains acutely aware of the significant challenges that persist.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To me, that applies especially acutely to writing about other people’s lives.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
But Bailey and Erivo are acutely aware that not every member of the LGBTQ community is able to exist in a place where they’re not only accepted but celebrated.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
This magisterial polemic demonstrates how what may appear to be distant American history remains acutely relevant.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
The liver doctor, who has long fought for healthcare initiatives, argued that education can more acutely change a child's life.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026
The city’s financial situation remains precarious, its crime problems still felt acutely, and its public schools are still struggling to produce acceptable student outcomes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
However, even with these strides, Papapetropoulos remains acutely aware of the significant challenges that persist.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
To me, that applies especially acutely to writing about other people’s lives.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
But Bailey and Erivo are acutely aware that not every member of the LGBTQ community is able to exist in a place where they’re not only accepted but celebrated.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
This magisterial polemic demonstrates how what may appear to be distant American history remains acutely relevant.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acutely
Adverb
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Even without weapons, those people will have a breaking point, as whoever is running Tehran right now is no doubt keenly aware.—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Yet, the series’s finest achievement may well be the clarity of its thoughts on loneliness, an epidemic affecting senior citizens as keenly as any other group.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The car was severely damaged by the crash, video showed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The impact with Bell’s Camry severely deformed the SAFER barrier, which is comprised of steel and foam to absorb energy in wrecks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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The steep walls of the Stikine canyon dropped sharply below us, revealing a boiling, twisting, narrow river.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The three gubernatorial front-runners for California governor offer sharply different futures for state workforce.—
Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Muriel Hasbun, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice poignantly recounted the effects of El Salvador’s civil war and the migration and exile of its diaspora, died on May 13 from ovarian cancer in Silver Springs, Maryland.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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The relationship between Robert and his siblings is poignantly rendered.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Leo will find a legislature that is highly polarized, with the ruling Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hammered by a series of corruption scandals and far-right groups such as Vox harshly criticizing the Socialists’ migration policy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Justin Stasiw’s soundscape wastes no time throwing the audience into Mumbai, where vehicles, whistles and rickshaws harshly yet thrillingly enter the ears.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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The basic themes of Hearst’s life and the novels that dramatize it remain distressingly relevant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Epidemics such as these are distressingly common.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Otherwise, every one of the top draft picks Elias took from 2019-2022 – third baseman Gunnar Henderson, outfielder Colton Cowser, infielder Jackson Holliday, outfielder Heston Kjerstad and second baseman Jordan Westburg — has either underachieved or failed miserably.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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One was to pressure Iran to fully open the strait and free 1,600 commercial ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, which failed miserably.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Acutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acutely. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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