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Recent Examples of conservatively
Amnesty International estimates that Iran executed 2,159 people last year; Sato puts the number more conservatively at about 1,600.
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Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Whether managed surgically or conservatively, regular scans play a critical role in monitoring recovery.
—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
Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Whether managed surgically or conservatively, regular scans play a critical role in monitoring recovery.
—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
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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To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Across the full sample, those with insecure attachments reported wanting slightly larger families than those with secure ones, and insecure attachment was likewise modestly associated with having more children.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
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The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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