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Recent Examples of critically
Central bank independence from political interference when setting rates is critically important.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
And on top of all else, America’s air traffic control systems are critically outdated.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, funding for critical government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC), as well as national flood insurance are running critically low on funds, potentially ensnaring millions of Americans.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Reservoirs supplying Tehran and other urban centers have dropped to critically low levels, while agricultural production in the nation’s most fertile regions is collapsing, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The following year, the comedian was critically injured in a car accident when a Walmart truck struck his limousine, killing his friend and fellow comic James McNair.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
When Dan was younger and critically ill, the community stepped in to cover his medical bills.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
All four victims were adults, and they were not critically injured.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
After police arrived, one officer used a Taser while another officer shot the man, critically injuring him, the highway patrol said.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
And on top of all else, America’s air traffic control systems are critically outdated.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, funding for critical government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC), as well as national flood insurance are running critically low on funds, potentially ensnaring millions of Americans.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Reservoirs supplying Tehran and other urban centers have dropped to critically low levels, while agricultural production in the nation’s most fertile regions is collapsing, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The following year, the comedian was critically injured in a car accident when a Walmart truck struck his limousine, killing his friend and fellow comic James McNair.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
When Dan was younger and critically ill, the community stepped in to cover his medical bills.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
All four victims were adults, and they were not critically injured.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
After police arrived, one officer used a Taser while another officer shot the man, critically injuring him, the highway patrol said.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critically
Adverb
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Soumaya Hamdi said the footage had been manipulated to portray her husband negatively and was produced by an organization known for its anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias, targeting those who speak out against the treatment of Palestinians.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Both automakers have already cut vehicle production guidance due to more challenging market conditions, while Rivian also has negatively changed its adjusted earnings and gross profit expectations for 2025.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Some will move cynically, making the calculation that accommodation with the Palestinian population is preferable to being a permanent international pariah.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Armenians were astonished that Moscow allowed the Azeris to retake Nagorno Karabakh in 2023, then cynically turned around and offered to partner versions of the Zangezur that would include Russia.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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For Earle-Sears, only 37 percent view her favorably, while 44 percent view her unfavorably.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those are basically two of the best tours of all time, and critics often compared Dylan’s tour to them unfavorably.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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He's also talked disparagingly about Baltimore in recent days.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Critically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critically. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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