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Recent Examples of conservatively
Design Portfolio Glide Paths Start conservatively and gradually increase equity exposure to reduce early-retirement shocks.
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Andrew Whalen, Forbes.com, 11 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
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.
—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
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
Andrew Whalen, Forbes.com, 11 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
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.
—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
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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Still, the Cornhusker State quietly offers stunning wildflower experiences throughout the seasons—and fall is one of the best times to see its prairies' most stunning displays.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In recent months, the US Marine Corps quietly leased a 57,000-square-foot warehouse at the former Subic Bay Naval Supply Depot.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Usually, though, it would be complemented by a transverse rear bed, because a longitudinal bed layout simply wouldn't fit behind the popular tandem bathroom compartment and front dinette.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a film delivers both scares and a great story, audiences turn out in huge numbers because there is simply no substitute for the thrill of horror on the big screen.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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