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Recent Examples of formally
Last summer, when Wiener brought forward a second bill, some companies, including OpenAI, still sought alternatives, but others, such as Anthropic, went so far as to formally endorse it, and Newsom signed it.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
If the cap – which will be formally set by March 11 -- ends up at $305 million, the Dolphins would be about $25 million over the cap.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
While no collaboration has been formally announced, Hilton’s comments have already reignited fan speculation about a potential studio pairing between two of pop culture’s most enduring icons.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Radio One executives told Kendall not to return to the studio after Kanzler formally reached out, the lawyer said, and neither Kendall nor Kanzler have heard from the station since.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
This story does not identify the staff member because he has not been formally charged with a crime.
—Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
Although the concept of an Edo-Tokyo Museum had been formally planned since 1981, Ryogoku was always a front-runner to host the facility, on account of its connection to Edo culture.
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Silver had been on sabbatical in the months leading up to his departure and never formally returned to his DeepMind role.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Wolff — who said Epstein was a secret source for his reporting — filed a suit of his own and hopes to formally question Melania.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
If the cap – which will be formally set by March 11 -- ends up at $305 million, the Dolphins would be about $25 million over the cap.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
While no collaboration has been formally announced, Hilton’s comments have already reignited fan speculation about a potential studio pairing between two of pop culture’s most enduring icons.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Radio One executives told Kendall not to return to the studio after Kanzler formally reached out, the lawyer said, and neither Kendall nor Kanzler have heard from the station since.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
This story does not identify the staff member because he has not been formally charged with a crime.
—Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
Although the concept of an Edo-Tokyo Museum had been formally planned since 1981, Ryogoku was always a front-runner to host the facility, on account of its connection to Edo culture.
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Silver had been on sabbatical in the months leading up to his departure and never formally returned to his DeepMind role.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Wolff — who said Epstein was a secret source for his reporting — filed a suit of his own and hopes to formally question Melania.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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How To Properly Remove Excess Grease Hot grease can be dangerous straight out of the pan, so working carefully is key to avoid accidents.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Surplus models represent both an opportunity and a potential trap for consumers looking to secure a bargain on a new vehicle, and brokers urged treading carefully.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company’s view is that compatibility, while deeply human, can be approached systematically rather than treated as a matter of pure chance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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All these years later, Vern remembers people acting orderly, evacuating at a measured pace, stopping to allow cars into the growing line of traffic out of Yuba City.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Vonn walked gingerly for a moment, then clipped back into her skis and eased her own way down the mountain, visibly in discomfort.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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After the crash, Vonn was able to ski down to the finish area, albeit gingerly, while clutching her left leg.—
Outside,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment — whether in conference rooms or during downtime — has been meticulously orchestrated.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Autonomy demands setup effort Videos shared on X show the autonomous robot methodically navigating the driveway, clearing snow, and returning to its charging dock when its battery fell below a certain level.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Between 2015 and 2021, when the NRC methodically re-assessed and reconfirmed the LNT model, the process was public, evidence-based and rooted in international consensus.—
Katy Huff,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Several right-wing social media figures and conservative commentators have also shared the video and suggested that Pretti was not an innocent bystander, but rather someone who was deliberately seeking confrontation.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The actions of Canadian coach Joe Cecchini and Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton were intentional and deliberately aimed at reducing the points available.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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