as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
home electronic devices that have fallen considerably in price
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Recent Examples of considerably
This technique is effective at repairing dead patches and bare spots and can also be used when the canopy has thinned considerably.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
With no end in sight to the war with Iran, oil futures could have considerably more room to run even higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The 34 concerts announced thus far for the 2026 Humphreys lineup are considerably fewer than the 58 shows initially announced for its 2025 season.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Bell appears to have boosted his draft stock considerably at Indianapolis.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a strong possibility that the Giants will invest in a quality right guard who will come considerably cheaper than Linderbaum.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Dale Denwalt The thunderstorm approaching Oklahoma City from the southwest has weakened considerably.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities and its partners in the lead pipes coalition are aiming considerably higher with a push for $250 million.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The evidence base has grown considerably in the last decade.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
With no end in sight to the war with Iran, oil futures could have considerably more room to run even higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The 34 concerts announced thus far for the 2026 Humphreys lineup are considerably fewer than the 58 shows initially announced for its 2025 season.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Bell appears to have boosted his draft stock considerably at Indianapolis.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a strong possibility that the Giants will invest in a quality right guard who will come considerably cheaper than Linderbaum.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Dale Denwalt The thunderstorm approaching Oklahoma City from the southwest has weakened considerably.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities and its partners in the lead pipes coalition are aiming considerably higher with a push for $250 million.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The evidence base has grown considerably in the last decade.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably
Adverb
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Topics included how climate change and air pollution have greatly increased haze in the area, native Cherokee interpretations of the land, and how logging has impacted the park’s streams and fish populations, among other topics.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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The cysts are harmless but greatly affect the guard’s range of motion, including the flexing and snapping motions necessary to take a jump shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Outhouse is one of three highly respected defensive backs at North Crowley.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona, followed in the top three, with Florida cities like Tampa also ranking highly for pet travel.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Another patient had a revelation about the origins of his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, which significantly improved his symptoms.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To that end, events for the film and TV festival will be much more centralized around the signature venue of the Paramount Theatre, home to many high-energy premieres, and a clubhouse lounge for attendees across the street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Our art is to create something that’s identical and yet utterly different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This disruption of the lymphatic system can cause the extremities or the scrotum to swell tremendously.—
Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Denver is second in offense but 21st in defense — although getting Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson back would tremendously improve the Nuggets’ defense.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Considerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerably. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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