as in extremely
to a great degree
all of a sudden everything went desperately wrong
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Recent Examples of desperately
These early experiences often carry into adulthood, creating reluctance in areas where curiosity is desperately needed.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Sinners is about vampires, perpetual outsiders who desperately yearn to belong, but whose silky promises are rooted in treachery.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Even lawyers who want desperately to do the best possible job for their clients might have to cut some corners to have enough money left over to make a living.
—Robert Greene, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The substance is so strong that even barely detectable amounts would probably cause humans to spit it out and desperately search for something to rinse the rancid taste out of their mouths.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Sinners is about vampires, perpetual outsiders who desperately yearn to belong, but whose silky promises are rooted in treachery.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Even lawyers who want desperately to do the best possible job for their clients might have to cut some corners to have enough money left over to make a living.
—Robert Greene, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The substance is so strong that even barely detectable amounts would probably cause humans to spit it out and desperately search for something to rinse the rancid taste out of their mouths.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desperately
Adverb
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Though experts have maintained that aviation remains extremely safe, fatal incidents have raised concerns about flying.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Western Conference Finals Potential Opponents: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves or Golden State Warriors The expectation is that the Thunder will have a clear path to the Western Conference Finals, which will undoubtedly be an extremely tough series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Our minds, for all their attunement to the nuances of the physical world—the subtle shifts in light, the micro-expressions that move on the faces of other people—are not terribly adept at perceiving those distinctions through the filters of airwaves and screens.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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This price isn't terribly juicy, hence the recommendation to wager a half-unit instead of a full unit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Ben Simmons missed a hook in the paint badly and wasn’t used after the first quarter.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Nazar, 13, is on the long road to recovery with support from UNICEF and partners after being badly injured by an explosive remnant of war in eastern Ukraine.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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From ten miles out on approach the time goes incredibly quickly, and in a procedure based on no sudden moves, getting the descent, speed and touchdown right seems almost impossible.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Press very firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The natural world is finally blooming, and spring TV is starting to look pretty vibrant, too.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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If owners are concerned that their dog sleeps too much, PetMD recommends introducing more stimulation to their day.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The lefty has struck out 16 batters in 11 innings so far.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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In doing so, they were buffered by other Spanish thinkers who took issue with las Casas’s arguments, primarily Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo and Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Capponi also encourages celebrity entrepreneurs to really nail down understanding their supply chain.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Desperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desperately. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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