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Recent Examples of critically
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another during a shooting at Swedish Hospital is due in court on Tuesday to face charges from a previous case.
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
But a Chicago police officer was dead and another was critically wounded.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The shooter and a spectator at the rally were killed, and two people were critically injured.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
This is critically important because most existing treatments for psychiatric conditions (including major depressive disorder and schizophrenia) involve a significant delay in efficacy.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Two women, including the gunman's wife who was the mother of their children, were critically wounded.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
In January 2023, Renner was critically injured in a snowcat accident at his Nevada property.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Darius Johnson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
But a Chicago police officer was dead and another was critically wounded.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The shooter and a spectator at the rally were killed, and two people were critically injured.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
This is critically important because most existing treatments for psychiatric conditions (including major depressive disorder and schizophrenia) involve a significant delay in efficacy.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Two women, including the gunman's wife who was the mother of their children, were critically wounded.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
In January 2023, Renner was critically injured in a snowcat accident at his Nevada property.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critically
Adverb
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sure, the White House is cynically exploiting a painful situation.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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All these decades later, a great many people still think gasoline supplies and prices are being cynically gamed by the oil companies.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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More than three-quarters of independent voters view him unfavorably, while 70% of Republicans view him favorably.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The mixed messaging about gas prices and the war comes as the president’s popularity is near an all-time low and the war in Iran is viewed unfavorably by a majority of Americans, recent polls show.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Critically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critically. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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