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as in weakly
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as in tenderly
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Recent Examples of gently
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Place cut-side down in a hot, dry pan and press gently.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The formula relies on a trio of exfoliating acids—beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), polyhydroxy acid (gluconolactone), and lipohydroxy acid (a gentler salicylic acid derivative)—to gently loosen dead skin, decongest pores, and smooth the scalp.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Start by gently washing the affected area with soap and water, and removing any stingers.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Using a spatula, gently fold the ingredients together for a few turns.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The girl hurled the ball all the way down the hallway, and Hadley bounded happily to retrieve and gently return it.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
While some of these phantom islands emerged from more volatile volcanic zones, others, including Surtsey, appeared mysteriously along the gently oozing mid-ocean ridge.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
The texture is medium-bodied and gently mouth-coating.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Place cut-side down in a hot, dry pan and press gently.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The formula relies on a trio of exfoliating acids—beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), polyhydroxy acid (gluconolactone), and lipohydroxy acid (a gentler salicylic acid derivative)—to gently loosen dead skin, decongest pores, and smooth the scalp.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Start by gently washing the affected area with soap and water, and removing any stingers.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Using a spatula, gently fold the ingredients together for a few turns.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The girl hurled the ball all the way down the hallway, and Hadley bounded happily to retrieve and gently return it.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
While some of these phantom islands emerged from more volatile volcanic zones, others, including Surtsey, appeared mysteriously along the gently oozing mid-ocean ridge.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
The texture is medium-bodied and gently mouth-coating.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gently
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The tree branches are also weakly attached to the trunks and prone to splitting apart during storms and harsh weather events, Zieche said.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Eight balloons sway weakly in the wind above a makeshift memorial – eight crosses staked into the damp ground, covered in handwritten messages.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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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
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Paula Kamps, a painter whose softly hued paintings showing flowers and blurring figures gained her recognition in Europe and the US, died at 36.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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While editorial makeup of the 2010s framed blush as something to be used sparingly and softly, Edeme goes all the way in.—
Susan Akyeampong,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Brittany shared some snaps from the trip, which showed the family sweetly twinning in red.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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In one snapshot, Vergara sweetly posed with her dog, Amore.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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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
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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
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The defense secretary has previously invoked his religious identity to suggest that US military action is divinely sanctioned.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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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
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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 1 Jun. 2026.
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