equivocally

adverb

Definition of equivocallynext
as in ambiguously

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  1. ambiguously
  2. indirectly
  3. falsely
  4. erroneously
Adverb
  • For now, the light of John Sugar’s life in black-and-white turned ambiguously Technicolor is Charlotte.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Where Fashion Meets Finance Luxury has always been ambiguously defined by a blend of timing, access, and freedom.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of ambiguously
Adverb
  • Jill’s approach to being First Lady was to act as Joe’s lead messenger, and this suited Bernal, who had gained his knowledge of policy indirectly as a scheduler and advance man.
    — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Together, directly and indirectly, the quartet question each other and themselves about their motivations.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of indirectly
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  • The initiative specifically targets performers who coerce visitors for cash or falsely imply that tipping is mandatory, FOX5 said.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But in others, it was used to criticize candidates by falsely portraying them alongside immigrants, trans people or drag queens as these groups have become greater targets.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of falsely
Adverb
  • The law is supposed to prevent mistakes that could erroneously purge eligible voters right before an election without giving voters time to correct errors.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Fencebridge now denies that figure, stating that the comment was made erroneously, and the figure is closer to $24 million — $13 million for ammunition and $11 million for guns.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of erroneously
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“Equivocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivocally. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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