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as in conscientiously
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Recent Examples of carefully
Details are carefully considered, with blackout curtains, an air conditioning unit in the headboard, a mosquito net canopy, and a large wardrobe stocked with robes, slippers, a yoga mat, and other bush essentials.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Divers have to carefully chisel each coral from the seabed by hand and bring it to the surface, which takes a lot of time and labor.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Any grimness is offset by Cory’s love for his canine best friends who are as carefully drawn as the humans.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
To confirm the streaks were genuine, the team carefully traced them back to a single region near the moon’s edge – well away from the area where sunlight hit directly.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Instead, scammers carefully identify potential targets and craft messages that feel personal and believable.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
As a retired judge, I was trained to weigh evidence carefully and to match the burden of proof to the stakes involved.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Usually the wording, the language, it's so carefully crafted around a war strategy.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
When selecting a fertilizer, carefully review the product label for its ingredients and nutrient content.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Divers have to carefully chisel each coral from the seabed by hand and bring it to the surface, which takes a lot of time and labor.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Any grimness is offset by Cory’s love for his canine best friends who are as carefully drawn as the humans.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
To confirm the streaks were genuine, the team carefully traced them back to a single region near the moon’s edge – well away from the area where sunlight hit directly.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Instead, scammers carefully identify potential targets and craft messages that feel personal and believable.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
As a retired judge, I was trained to weigh evidence carefully and to match the burden of proof to the stakes involved.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Usually the wording, the language, it's so carefully crafted around a war strategy.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
When selecting a fertilizer, carefully review the product label for its ingredients and nutrient content.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 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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Principe also remains cautiously hopeful.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors declined comment, saying in the daylight, the area is not a high-risk intersection, and most people drive cautiously with a church, a funeral home and a school nearby.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
12 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
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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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Some of Fiedler’s fellow plaintiffs were charged with deliberately misidentifying people as gang members, but a judge later dismissed the case against them.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump would not deliberately help Massie after his remarkably personal attacks against the congressman and even his new wife last month.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ants that animators once morphed into googly-eyed caricatures in films such as A Bug’s Life and Antz just received a meticulously precise anatomical reboot.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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What Michaels Says in the Trailer Michaels, who has meticulously controlled his public image across five decades, appears in candid form.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The two major global economies have been slowly working towards improving ties since last year.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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But standing under the trunk of her car, the door hanging above her head to block the rain, was Reverend Dallas Ann Thompson, handing out vigil service bulletins and smiling as people slowly formed a circle around her.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Like most other 200 Oasis garments, this option layers wonderfully in cold weather, while also being totally suitable for wear on its own, so it’s not limited to strictly winter-wear.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Much like with Deadwyler, Carell has an unmistakable chemistry with Clive as well, only this vibe is strictly paternal.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Carefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefully. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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