considerably

Definition of considerablynext

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Recent Examples of considerably Drenching storms will start to ease considerably on Friday, with a lower-level flood threat lingering mainly in the western part of the state. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Although considerably shorter than the bridges above it, the structure remains among the longest railway bridges ever constructed. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 What's clear either way is that $50,000 left in a traditional savings account, which is still averaging well under 1% nationally, represents money left on the table that could otherwise be working considerably harder over the next 12 months. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026 However, actual water savings vary considerably depending on climate, temperature, wind exposure, soil type, watering schedules, and irrigation equipment. Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 It’s gotten narrower and, on the calls still left to them, requires considerably more expertise, judgment and decision-making skill. Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026 In 2020, Covid forced the draft to be reduced to five rounds, as most high schools and colleges had their seasons cut short, so there was considerably less recruiting. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The wage-growth gap between lower- and higher-income workers shrank considerably in June, driven mostly by a sharp rise in what lower-income households put in the bank after taxes, according to a new Bank of America Institute report. Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 To date, only around 20 percent of Europeans have AC at home (and a mere 4 percent in the UK), compared with roughly 90 percent in the US, where electricity is considerably cheaper. Sabrina Weiss, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably
Adverb
  • Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Regional customs and crops greatly influenced what the colonists ate.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • Talks with Occhiuto were cordial, but Hammer made clear that alternative sources of international staff would be highly appreciated.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Traditional industrial robotics require precise, expensive programming for highly specific environments.
    Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • The entirety of Xbox, inclusive of things like its franchises, studios, and hardware business, would cost significantly more.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • After the scorching heat of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, the heatwave returned, much like the fans and cooling devices at shows.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The defendant also did not talk much about gender issues or LGBTQ rights, Twiggs said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • Their semi-final against France is an utterly tantalising prospect; a classic clash of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • And in that regard, Ferrari has utterly outdone itself, especially following the Luce EV debacle.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • The difference in pay was partly a FIFA problem—and FIFA has committed to increasing its prize sizes for the women’s game recently, meaning if the women go all the way next year the men will be poised to benefit tremendously too.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • This presented many unique challenges, such as business travel spending being down tremendously at the time.
    William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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“Considerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerably. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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