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Recent Examples of conservatively
Whether managed surgically or conservatively, regular scans play a critical role in monitoring recovery.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Hannah’s Retro Cardigans Hannah dresses a bit more conservatively at the start of the show, an intentional choice by Akuamoah.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
An investor in their 20s with decades of work ahead is likely to ride out even the worst market decline, whereas someone six months from retirement might want to play it more conservatively.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Peregrines move far more conservatively during ordinary flight.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The only responsible approach to managing the state’s budget is to do so conservatively.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
To help drivers save money, Jenkins recommended shopping around at different gas stations for the best price, using reward programs, and driving conservatively.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Rizvi started his innings conservatively, taking 20 balls to get his eye in.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Freedman conservatively expects that mark to climb between 15% and 20% this season, with the potential for even more upside.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Hannah’s Retro Cardigans Hannah dresses a bit more conservatively at the start of the show, an intentional choice by Akuamoah.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
An investor in their 20s with decades of work ahead is likely to ride out even the worst market decline, whereas someone six months from retirement might want to play it more conservatively.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Peregrines move far more conservatively during ordinary flight.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The only responsible approach to managing the state’s budget is to do so conservatively.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
To help drivers save money, Jenkins recommended shopping around at different gas stations for the best price, using reward programs, and driving conservatively.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Rizvi started his innings conservatively, taking 20 balls to get his eye in.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Freedman conservatively expects that mark to climb between 15% and 20% this season, with the potential for even more upside.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
Adverb
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Brunson would not go quietly, using another flurry of points to cut the Spurs’ lead back down to six as the quarter neared the halfway point.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Little signs of humanity appeared in every direction, quietly defusing what could have become a disaster instigated by fear.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The Knicks simply could not make a shot, missing 16 of their first 18 and each of their first 11 two-point attempts.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Risk is not black-and-white; things are not simply safe or dangerous.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose modestly in Europe after a mixed finish in Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The gala attendees titter demurely at their tables in their tuxedos and gowns.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Other guests reacted more demurely—some turned away, while one wiped away tears.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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