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Recent Examples of conservatively
Aside from the one play against Frederique (who wasn’t exactly beaten on the play), the quartet of Frederique, Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown and Scott was excellent for three quarters, before allowing a few intermediate throws to be completed when UM played more conservatively late.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Or, in the case of Mathison, regular deliveries of premium bottled water, coffee and tea pods and candy like Twizzlers and Swedish Fish, which prosecutors conservatively valued at more than $8,300.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
For those who invest too conservatively, any returns their portfolios may generate are often wiped out by the rising cost of goods.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
According to Wells Fargo Supply Chain Finance, many companies are ordering conservatively to manage working capital and shield themselves from exposure to the volatility of import costs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Sales of school supplies, apparel and footwear have so far met retailers’ expectations, though inventories were planned very conservatively.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025
Even so, Siebert's team conservatively estimates that in the past 4,000 years DFK 52 has lost as much material as makes up our sun.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Or, in the case of Mathison, regular deliveries of premium bottled water, coffee and tea pods and candy like Twizzlers and Swedish Fish, which prosecutors conservatively valued at more than $8,300.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
For those who invest too conservatively, any returns their portfolios may generate are often wiped out by the rising cost of goods.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
According to Wells Fargo Supply Chain Finance, many companies are ordering conservatively to manage working capital and shield themselves from exposure to the volatility of import costs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Sales of school supplies, apparel and footwear have so far met retailers’ expectations, though inventories were planned very conservatively.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025
Even so, Siebert's team conservatively estimates that in the past 4,000 years DFK 52 has lost as much material as makes up our sun.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
Adverb
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The space is littered with projects that launched fast, raised millions in token sales, then either imploded due to poor security or quietly disappeared once the hype died down.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Veronique, a clever favorite, learns her lover is the king, becomes pregnant and is quietly married off, never to return.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Like Phoenix residents heading up to Flagstaff on a summer weekend, some desert mammals’ strategy to beat the heat is to simply move to a cooler place.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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North American equipment purchases were modestly higher than a year ago.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both books sold modestly, and eventually Viking let the rights revert.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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