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as in conscientiously
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as in cautiously
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Recent Examples of carefully
Families traditionally gather for a big reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve — observed today — featuring dishes carefully chosen for their symbolic ties to good luck and prosperity.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Next, carefully use a utility knife to slice the noodle open lengthwise, then slip it over the bottom bar of the hanger.
—Candace Madonna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Her team carefully oriented the home to take advantage of southeastern light.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Torres carefully searched Facebook Marketplace listings looking for the perfect vehicle.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
They are carefully balanced so that the rotor spins smoothly without wobbling.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Removing stains from cashmere quickly and carefully helps preserve its delicate fibers and keeps your sweater looking beautiful.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Any increase should be a last resort and carefully justified to protect residents already facing rising costs.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Next, carefully use a utility knife to slice the noodle open lengthwise, then slip it over the bottom bar of the hanger.
—Candace Madonna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Her team carefully oriented the home to take advantage of southeastern light.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Torres carefully searched Facebook Marketplace listings looking for the perfect vehicle.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
They are carefully balanced so that the rotor spins smoothly without wobbling.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Removing stains from cashmere quickly and carefully helps preserve its delicate fibers and keeps your sweater looking beautiful.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Any increase should be a last resort and carefully justified to protect residents already facing rising costs.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefully
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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
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Relatedly, Sweeny says, the ability to delay gratification helps people stick to an exercise routine, keep a balanced diet, and act conscientiously when recovering from illness or injury.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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The game began like a heavyweight title fight, with both teams cautiously probing the other for weaknesses.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rescuers approached cautiously amid the risk of additional avalanches.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Instead, judge arguments based on the merits of the underlying facts, and how experts scrupulously interpret those facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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The club should scrupulously avoid the temptation to make the sort of age-gap trades that have repeatedly burned through Vancouver’s draft capital over the past decade.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Several whistleblowers from Maryland’s Department of Human Services alleged a troubling scheme to deliberately leave correctable errors uncorrected in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, artificially keeping the error rate high to delay federal penalties.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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The problem is that teachers’ empathy and impulse to make the world a better place are deliberately used by people who promote political agendas through teacher training, curricula and professional norms.—
Dana Stangel-Plowe,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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When Zelensky visited Prague last year, every minute of his schedule was meticulously planned.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The wines were meticulously stored over the past two decades, meaning cases and bottles are immaculate.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the crisis drags on, life is slowly grinding to a halt across this island of nearly 10 million people.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many of the extra events and classes, while not strictly related to wine, fall under agritourism and winery owners believe should be allowed.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Whether someone follows the tradition strictly or symbolically, the deeper message remains.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Carefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefully. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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