artificially

Definition of artificiallynext

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Recent Examples of artificially This year’s Tour de France Femmes has been rocked by allegations that some riders are artificially exaggerating their bust size to gain an aerodynamic advantage. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026 The agency said the blast created an equivalent seismic force of an earthquake but was artificially created. Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 More than a quarter had artificially maintained an active online status, while 56% believed their employer valued presence more than measurable results. Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 At the time, Nessel cited state consumer protection laws, alleging the drug maker had artificially increased the price of its insulin medication. Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 Aug. 2026 Instead of advertising accurate prices, ISPs like to advertise artificially low prices and then add all sorts of fees to subscribers’ monthly bills. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 The suit alleges that Fiserv misled investors about its growth numbers and that Bisignano benefited from an artificially inflated share price. Matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Brad Setser, a former US Treasury official, challenged the consensus view that China is artificially propping up the value of the renminbi. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 By artificially boosting the number on the sensor, this person won about $20,000. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artificially
unnaturally
Adverb
  • Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate.
    Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rotted Roots Overfertilized plants can develop fertilizer burn on their roots, causing the roots to appear unnaturally dry or dark.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Artificially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artificially. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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