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Recent Examples of conservatively
Coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission, the inline 6-cylinder developed about 330 hp, though it was conservatively advertised as having only 276 hp.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Heritage Action had a different purpose — to strong-arm Republicans in Congress into acting more conservatively.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
It’s estimated to open with $23 million to $29 million, though some projections are coming in more conservatively at $18 million.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Heritage Action had a different purpose—to strong-arm Republicans in Congress into acting more conservatively.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Needing one first down to seal the game, the Panthers and Canales correctly took one last risk, letting Young throw on third down instead of conservatively running the ball into the line to use up Miami’s final timeout.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
You may unknowingly be invested too conservatively or too aggressively.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Competent and conservatively priced, this laptop will take care of everything from sending emails to scrolling through your various social media feeds.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Denver will likely play it conservatively with the 31-year-old if the calf injury is serious, as the tight end comes with an injury history.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Heritage Action had a different purpose — to strong-arm Republicans in Congress into acting more conservatively.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
It’s estimated to open with $23 million to $29 million, though some projections are coming in more conservatively at $18 million.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Heritage Action had a different purpose—to strong-arm Republicans in Congress into acting more conservatively.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Needing one first down to seal the game, the Panthers and Canales correctly took one last risk, letting Young throw on third down instead of conservatively running the ball into the line to use up Miami’s final timeout.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
You may unknowingly be invested too conservatively or too aggressively.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Competent and conservatively priced, this laptop will take care of everything from sending emails to scrolling through your various social media feeds.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Denver will likely play it conservatively with the 31-year-old if the calf injury is serious, as the tight end comes with an injury history.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
Adverb
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Since its debut, the initiative has been quietly but determinedly building physical bases in Lagos and Kenya, creating tangible spaces where female artists, producers, and engineers can access resources that Tems herself had to fight to find.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Butler, who appeared to be holding back tears, listened quietly as officers explained the purpose of their visit.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Partain simply took over in set three with eight kills to set the stage for a dominant fourth set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this view, the issue is simply that an action was picked that failed to maximize the specified objective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Tourist attractions remain open, but visitors are asked to dress modestly and behave respectfully during the mourning period.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Stocks were headed for a modestly lower open this morning following the Fed’s second interest rate cut of the year and China trade progress emerging, with agreements on fentanyl tariffs and rare earths on the table.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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