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as in blithely
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as in voluntarily
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Recent Examples of gladly
He would, however, be gladly welcomed there, in strict compliance with the rules of the sanctuary, where no physical interaction between humans and great apes is allowed.
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Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The other women gladly step up to the plate, but that doesn’t stop them from using the moments leading up to the give-back as an opportunity to further gossip about Pinky’s dietary choices.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
That is by design — Boston will gladly trade above-the-break threes, especially by shakier shooters, for higher-percentage attempts near the rim — and the strategy worked quite well.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Instead, Charlotte took care of business, 110-96, in a game that wasn’t really a fair fight talent-wise but turned into a victory the Hornets will gladly take.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Nikola Jokic will gladly leave any speculation about the Nuggets’ championship capability to the media.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
ARMs may have gotten a bit of a bad rap during the subprime crisis, when mortgage lenders were offering – and borrowers gladly taking – all kinds of exotic loan products.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
And the Danes would’ve gladly welcomed a larger American presence today if the Americans would’ve been willing to send it, so there was no objection.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
There was no telling what Clark would find there in the morning – though if anyone in the Philadelphia area had the name of an oral surgeon, the Bruins guard would gladly take one.
—Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The other women gladly step up to the plate, but that doesn’t stop them from using the moments leading up to the give-back as an opportunity to further gossip about Pinky’s dietary choices.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
That is by design — Boston will gladly trade above-the-break threes, especially by shakier shooters, for higher-percentage attempts near the rim — and the strategy worked quite well.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Instead, Charlotte took care of business, 110-96, in a game that wasn’t really a fair fight talent-wise but turned into a victory the Hornets will gladly take.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Nikola Jokic will gladly leave any speculation about the Nuggets’ championship capability to the media.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
ARMs may have gotten a bit of a bad rap during the subprime crisis, when mortgage lenders were offering – and borrowers gladly taking – all kinds of exotic loan products.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
And the Danes would’ve gladly welcomed a larger American presence today if the Americans would’ve been willing to send it, so there was no objection.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
There was no telling what Clark would find there in the morning – though if anyone in the Philadelphia area had the name of an oral surgeon, the Bruins guard would gladly take one.
—Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladly
Adverb
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One thinks of the citizens of Buffy’s Sunnydale, blithely going about their business, not moving away despite being located on a Hellmouth.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Any unwanted fact or unpleasant experience is swiftly erased by the sheep’s wilfully short memories — only veteran merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) is unable to share in this collective spotless mind, carrying the knowledge that his cohorts have blithely shed.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Six took up redistricting voluntarily, one was required to by its state constitution and another did so under court order.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Previously under the impression Gali had voluntarily extended her military service, Orna learns she was actually discharged early, then entered some shady deals with her ex-comrades.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Kipnis describes her own mother laughingly recalling a college professor chasing her around a desk and trying to kiss her.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Built for autonomous and networked warfare One of the XM30’s defining features is its optionally manned capability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The exterior is finished in wood, and it can optionally be paired with a deck to extend living space.—
Adam Williams
March 26,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The space itself is magical, and seeing people of all generations dancing together, so joyfully and freely, takes it to a new level.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Andy reunites with Nigel Kipling (Tucci), Miranda’s close confidant who’s as kind and joyfully caustic as ever, and also Emily Charlton (Blunt), Andy’s frenemy from the first film, who has traded in magazines for retail because that’s where the money is now.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The idea of replacing caddies with animals, lightheartedly suggested by moderator Eben Novy-Williams?—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Paltzik did not confirm the authenticity of the message but still suggested they were made lightheartedly.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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What follows is pure dance, a joyously propulsive, non-stop sequence of duets, trios, ensemble dances.—
Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Continuously, some view it more joyously while others see it as a sad event.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Gladly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladly. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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