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Recent Examples of conservatively
Rizvi started his innings conservatively, taking 20 balls to get his eye in.
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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
While CalOptima has kept steady at 1,645 full-time workers over the last three years, the organization has hired conservatively and not filled some positions in order to keep pace with a shrinking membership base, said Michael Hunn, chief executive officer of CalOptima, in an interview.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Jazrawi said that older adults with degenerative changes may be more likely to be treated conservatively, while younger patients who suffer a tear from a sports injury may be more likely to need a procedure to resume an active lifestyle.
—NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The Rangers have, conservatively, nine players in camp who’ll seriously vie for the roughly four available positions on the club’s bench.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Legislative staff conservatively estimated that only about 19 prisoners from the current pool of qualified applicants would actually be released from prison should the bill pass.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The cost of the overall project may, conservatively, land in the $400 million to $500 million range, Tallen Capital Partners Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry Tallen said Friday.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Many that remain are adopting an array of strategies, from programming more conservatively to cost-cutting by co-producing, to hold on.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
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
While CalOptima has kept steady at 1,645 full-time workers over the last three years, the organization has hired conservatively and not filled some positions in order to keep pace with a shrinking membership base, said Michael Hunn, chief executive officer of CalOptima, in an interview.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Jazrawi said that older adults with degenerative changes may be more likely to be treated conservatively, while younger patients who suffer a tear from a sports injury may be more likely to need a procedure to resume an active lifestyle.
—NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The Rangers have, conservatively, nine players in camp who’ll seriously vie for the roughly four available positions on the club’s bench.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Legislative staff conservatively estimated that only about 19 prisoners from the current pool of qualified applicants would actually be released from prison should the bill pass.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The cost of the overall project may, conservatively, land in the $400 million to $500 million range, Tallen Capital Partners Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry Tallen said Friday.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Many that remain are adopting an array of strategies, from programming more conservatively to cost-cutting by co-producing, to hold on.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
Adverb
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In November 2021, Trap star Josh Hartnett and his longtime partner Tamsin Egerton quietly married in a private ceremony in London.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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When most teenagers are focused on school and social life, Miri Ahuja, a freshman at Evergreen Valley High School, has been busy quietly changing her community — one pad at a time.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Alternatively, download the app to plan your visit in advance or to simply follow its highlights tour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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But certain weeds simply aren't welcome.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His invention was modestly successful, acquired by Monsanto but ultimately rejected by the public for its subpar taste.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The story unfolds with Riley’s oldest son, Buddy, buying at a garage sale a set of old but never used golf clubs for his father, a golf journalist and a modestly capable player.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That is what Emma is doing in this scene by talking to Mark, looking at the floor demurely, and wringing her hands precisely three (3) times.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gold lace demurely veils a woman’s face beneath a crown-like headpiece.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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