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Recent Examples of categorically
Fortunately, some gun rights groups have spoken up in opposition to the idea of categorically banning transgender Americans from exercising their Second Amendment rights.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Russia’s demand that it be included as security guarantor against its own aggression must thus be rejected categorically.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025
Some media outlets have even suggested bringing back Manuel Neuer—the Bayern keeper has since categorically ruled out a return to the national team.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
After Manzaro’s shocking suit was filed, the Estefans categorically denied everything.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
But the plaintiffs insist that research grants are categorically different from contracts like those in the teacher-training case.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected any prospect of Palestinian statehood, a position reinforced in a resolution passed by the Israeli Knesset last year.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Russia’s demand that it be included as security guarantor against its own aggression must thus be rejected categorically.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025
Some media outlets have even suggested bringing back Manuel Neuer—the Bayern keeper has since categorically ruled out a return to the national team.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
After Manzaro’s shocking suit was filed, the Estefans categorically denied everything.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
But the plaintiffs insist that research grants are categorically different from contracts like those in the teacher-training case.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected any prospect of Palestinian statehood, a position reinforced in a resolution passed by the Israeli Knesset last year.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
Adverb
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Stephen Colbert was absolutely number one.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All of us here at Frontiersman are absolutely heartbroken about this tragedy.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Despite massive searches, reported sightings of Tom and the children, and even a reward of $80,000 New Zealand dollars ($52,000) for information about their whereabouts, the group was missing for nearly four years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Even if the future looks bleak, hope is not entirely lost for the Foundation, at least not while Gaal Dornick still breathes.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As part of their warnings, AI leaders have also indicated that entirely new jobs will surface with the AI boom.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Twice in the past two years, buyout firms have circled Macy’s, attracted not so much to its long-term potential as a business but downright salivating over the real estate its stores occupy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Minnesota's backfield tandem of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason is downright scary.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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More Bryan Bennett/Getty Images Josh Allen went off in the fourth quarter to drive the Bills to victory against a true AFC contender, though the effort wasn't totally perfect.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The evidence of what happened during the COVID times, in my view, [is that] there’s a lot of public accountability on the central banks—not just in the United States but everywhere—and that’s totally fine.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Packed with visual gags and a cast of gifted comedic actors, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that's not even counting any of the wholly original new shows this fall that are smart, gripping and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Categorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/categorically. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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