as in extremely
to a great degree
all of a sudden everything went desperately wrong
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Recent Examples of desperately
But the Flyers desperately need a power-play quarterback.
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 4 June 2026
On Tuesday, most speakers supported the proposal, saying it is desperately needed.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 3 June 2026
One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The offenses suddenly stalled as each team desperately searched for the go-ahead tally.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 4 June 2026
On Tuesday, most speakers supported the proposal, saying it is desperately needed.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 3 June 2026
One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The offenses suddenly stalled as each team desperately searched for the go-ahead tally.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desperately
Adverb
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According to Outword Magazine Fred Palmer, the owner of Scott’s, Alan Irvine, is extremely gay supportive and has hosted numerous events for both Outword and the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce (see below).—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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More rapt, more heartbroken, more rattled by the harrowing questions presented by the long, slow, terribly seductive suicide humanity seems bent on carrying out via technology.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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Seeing people walking their dogs in West Park on the North Side is not terribly uncommon.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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That framing will age badly in any domain where the workflow needs to defend itself.—
Anna Meadows,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The tournament comes amid an uncertain and unpopular war, rising gas prices, and predictions that the president’s party will lose badly in the midterm elections.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Kylian Mbappé was met with an incredibly loud reception.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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The first strike was very lethal.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Unlike lights, inflatables are very visible during the day and draw the attention of your neighbors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Raman also sought to draw a contrast with Bass, arguing that powerful political interests have too much influence over City Hall and have contributed to public frustration with local government.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The pair became so inseparable Wolf got an apartment two doors down from Leinonen’s.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The trick is to do it gradually, so your body has time to recalibrate.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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And then high-low dressing really worked in my favor.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Singles -- now that’s when the comeback really begins.—
Greg Cote
June 14,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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“Desperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desperately. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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