as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
the puzzle was designedly difficult to decipher
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Adverb
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After Trout was intentionally walked to load the bases, Grissom hit a sacrifice fly.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026 -
Bodine believes organizations need to think more intentionally about how AI systems reflect the promises companies make to customers and employees alike.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The exterior design is fresh, deliberately avoiding any boring minivan traits.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The list was reportedly kept deliberately small amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.—
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27 May 2026
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To be clear, there is no evidence White is trying to purposely undermine Caitlin Clark.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The former Super Bowl-winning coach is one of the most respected men in the NASCAR garage, and few would purposely criticize him.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
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“Designedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designedly. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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