fragmentarily

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmentarily
Adverb
  • Canales’ crew proved to be somewhat resilient down the stretch of last year after things looked mighty bleak.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The depressing effect of the seasonality is somewhat offset by the ‘5’ effect.
    Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Since the 1980s, the number of games played per decade has been relatively consistent.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.
    Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Controlling Temperature and Humidity Potatoes thrive in a cool, dark, and moderately humid environment.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This low-growing, emerald-green sedge spreads rapidly, and grows in moderately dry to moist soils.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a pretty flat summer, albeit redeemed by what looks like an excellent deal for Harvey Elliott on deadline day.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Southerners have long been known to have the gift of gab, and that discerning quality has resulted in a rather enthusiastic take on small talk.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Fragmentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmentarily. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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