as in separately
for each person or thing
The two problems should be addressed discretely, as one is unrelated to the other.
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Recent Examples of discretely
Somebody’s dad discretely pulled a Fanta from his bag and opened it with a fizz.
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Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretely
Adverb
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Democrats say health care protections must be preserved, while Republicans say funding and policy should be handled separately.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Store each separately in airtight containers and refrigerate up to 3 days.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The items are marked on shelves, and purchased individually—no coupons necessary.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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The items are purchsed individually but marked for the deal on the store shelf, Aldi said in a release.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Discretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretely. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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