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Recent Examples of adversely
Could an overseas opener in Australia adversely impact his comeback?
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
These older strains of wheat and grains have been gaining more and more attention as they’re sometimes better tolerated than mass market wheats by many folks adversely affected by gluten.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Busch’s shocking death Thursday overshadowed the rest of the week, one in which all three major races at Charlotte Motor Speedway were adversely affected by the ever-present rain.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Sandy was not neutral, but downright unpleasant and adversely affected my medical visit.
—Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
These older strains of wheat and grains have been gaining more and more attention as they’re sometimes better tolerated than mass market wheats by many folks adversely affected by gluten.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Busch’s shocking death Thursday overshadowed the rest of the week, one in which all three major races at Charlotte Motor Speedway were adversely affected by the ever-present rain.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Sandy was not neutral, but downright unpleasant and adversely affected my medical visit.
—Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversely
Adverb
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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While all three negatively impact both individual and organizational outcomes, researchers found that role ambiguity tended to be the most detrimental driver.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Just before the primary election, 44% of likely primary voters surveyed had a favorable view of Becerra compared to 38% who viewed him unfavorably.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Steyer, a former hedge fund founder who left his company to pursue environmental activism and politics, was viewed favorably by 39% of voters but unfavorably by 43%, the poll found.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversely. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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