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as in conscientiously
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Recent Examples of carefully
And if this isn't managed carefully, a country of 90 million people could very well fall into civil war.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
If there are members of one's social group who hold beliefs contrary to a person's personal goals, think carefully about how much value their opinions hold.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Gary Bratton had carefully planned the proposal and chose the cruise as the setting.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
At Yasu's Tailor Shop, Jessica Lee-Vedder carefully alters a piece of military clothing.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Your words carry weight, so use their power carefully.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
Thoughtful modernization means refining payment methodology while ensuring rates reflect real-world costs — implemented carefully, with a clear picture of downstream effects on beneficiaries.
—Joe Hardy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Lower heat, lower costs The research was led by scientists at Chiba University, who developed three types of these materials by carefully controlling how nitrogen atoms are arranged within the carbon structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
For families earning below that level, stretching into homeownership may mean tighter budgets elsewhere — a trade-off many households make, but one worth calculating carefully before signing on a mortgage.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
If there are members of one's social group who hold beliefs contrary to a person's personal goals, think carefully about how much value their opinions hold.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Gary Bratton had carefully planned the proposal and chose the cruise as the setting.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
At Yasu's Tailor Shop, Jessica Lee-Vedder carefully alters a piece of military clothing.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Your words carry weight, so use their power carefully.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
Thoughtful modernization means refining payment methodology while ensuring rates reflect real-world costs — implemented carefully, with a clear picture of downstream effects on beneficiaries.
—Joe Hardy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Lower heat, lower costs The research was led by scientists at Chiba University, who developed three types of these materials by carefully controlling how nitrogen atoms are arranged within the carbon structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
For families earning below that level, stretching into homeownership may mean tighter budgets elsewhere — a trade-off many households make, but one worth calculating carefully before signing on a mortgage.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefully
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In 1938, Labor Secretary Frances Perkins advised that the disease could be prevented if dust controls were conscientiously applied.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The observers are taught to conscientiously follow the law, including traffic rules, and to try to avoid physical confrontation with federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Netflix has been cautiously growing in live sports, including a long-term partnership with the WWE.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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And do it scrupulously and sustainably.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Separateness was scrupulously honored and enforced, but equality was shortchanged with impunity.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The central allegation in the Dallas County case is that Morris and Gateway Church benefitted financially from concealing the abuse of Clemishire, and that the church deliberately issued false statements about the circumstances after Clemishire came forward with the allegations.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lumières would remain comparatively grounded, sometimes working in what could be called actualities, other times in deliberately fictional sequences.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Expect meticulously maintained fields and educational opportunities alongside your photo ops.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Old hands at the magazine long have whispered that the secret of the Oscar party’s success has been its near-perfect red carpet lighting — meticulously calibrated to softly and forgivingly cover up the flaws of any guest lucky enough to be photographed beneath it.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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In that interaction, forehead-to-forehead with Ayers and then slowly backing away, back to his bench, Hurley never blinked.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Drivers were encouraged to drive slowly and carefully on wet roads, according to the weather service.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Buahan is strictly adults-only and won’t welcome guests below 18 years of age.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those living with Type 2 diabetes tend to have coverage through insurance, while those looking to use GLP-1s strictly for weight loss have a harder time finding coverage.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Carefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefully. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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