as in quietly
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Recent Examples of feebly
One man aboard the boat knew how to navigate the mangroves and sandbars of the keys, and with the late summer sun beating down on the rafters, the boat pushed out feebly into the open ocean.
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Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feebly
Adverb
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The organization has quietly built an online presence over several years, and the results suggest something more substantive than typical social content.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since launching her namesake brand Aflalo in 2024, the entrepreneur and Reformation founder has quietly carved out her own space in fashion, again — one that feels more intimate, intentional and mature.—
Kathy Lee,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The fireball expands rapidly, rippling through the air as emergency sirens wail faintly in the distance.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Remember to be patient as auroras may arrive in quiet bursts, glowing faintly before becoming vibrant waves of color.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Dewey-eyed and softly singing, audience members called out for the same.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Crawford, on the other hand, touted Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show bombshell hair; her honey-brown highlights softly waved and parted over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Feebly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feebly. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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