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Recent Examples of gently
Let cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 35 minutes.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Shape it gently into a piece about the size of a golf ball, keeping it in one hand.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
This suggests that enterprises are no longer satisfied with AI chatbots gently nudging increases in productivity.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The responder then bends down to gently stroke the bird before getting another idea.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Contreras volunteers at Braves Closet, a program at the school in Midlothian that gives away gently used and new clothing and toiletries for students who need them.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 35 minutes.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Shape it gently into a piece about the size of a golf ball, keeping it in one hand.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
This suggests that enterprises are no longer satisfied with AI chatbots gently nudging increases in productivity.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The responder then bends down to gently stroke the bird before getting another idea.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Contreras volunteers at Braves Closet, a program at the school in Midlothian that gives away gently used and new clothing and toiletries for students who need them.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gently
Adverb
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After a long at-bat, Cholowsky weakly popped out to first base.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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There will be disappointment about Mateta’s goal — Wharton should have been closed down quicker, and Batalla should not have parried the ball so weakly.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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The dancers — now unified in formations that softly bleed into one another like clouds — demand attention.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Then, take your forefinger and softly tap the sushi a couple of times on top.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Her son Aire was pictured wearing a gray hooded tracksuit top and sweetly smiled for a selfie with his mom while sitting on her lap inside the plane.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Sugar is sweetly naive, but never dumb; her falling for the act can be taken as a sign of her big-heartedness, her willingness to suspend suspicion in favor of extending the benefit of the doubt.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Rejane Faria brought a powerful sense of truth to this character, delicately balancing all the nuances of a woman carrying an unbearable grief, yet still searching for a way to keep going and reconcile with herself.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Jimmy Dean’s precooked links delivered a delicately smoky, savory flavor with a hint of earthy white pepper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The first-class crew are divinely shady, with willowy Brooke Lynn Hytes making Amber a kind of drag Disney villainess.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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There was Solresol, an early-nineteenth-century language based on musical notation, and the largely monosyllabic Volapük, invented by a German Catholic priest who believed himself to be divinely inspired.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Judge lined it feebly into the glove of an outfielder.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Infantino, as Henry Bushnell writes, talked rather feebly about working together and, randomly, said an upcoming under-15 tournament for all member associations was something to encourage co-operation.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Gently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gently. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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