grossly

Definition of grosslynext

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Recent Examples of grossly Pinder’s attorney, Justin Beckham, previously told the Herald that his client was ‘grossly overcharged,’ without providing any more information. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The World Remains Underweight By historical standards, gold investment remains grossly underweight. Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Anything less grossly disrespects the students they are elected to serve. Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 The situation is also symptomatic of broader strains on the country's higher education system, where grossly limited spots leave millions cramming for months, or even years, and high-stakes entrance exams leave many of them burnt out and in debt. Sakshi Dayal, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Brenner was found negligent, but her attorneys argued that her actions were not grossly negligent, and the jury agreed. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 But as data confirms year after year, Latinos remain grossly underrepresented across the entertainment industry. Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 Budget officials also revealed Thursday that extra payments to help shore up the city’s grossly underfunded public pensions are being threatened by late property tax billing. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 Barely a month ago, there was plenty of fretting that FIFA had grossly overestimated the crowds that would descend on the tournament’s host cities and stadiums. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grossly
Adverb
  • Some members of the conservative majority have, on occasion, exhibited a willingness to stand up to Trump’s most egregiously unlawful actions.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
  • There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Adverb
  • White and Engelbert quickly acted to condemn online trolling, but stayed mostly quiet about the actual incident on the court where Thomas flagrantly fouled Clark.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • Now, there are good reasons for this inevitability to get kicked down the road, specifically for JoAnne, who doesn’t trust Duncan and doesn’t want to break the law, at least not so flagrantly.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The 1970s were thick with New Age spiritual fads and movements, from the benign (crystals) to the unspeakably toxic and cultic (Jonestown).
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • The Avs became a group of falling stars, going splat and getting swept by the Golden Knights in an unspeakably awful series.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Adverb
  • After Carlson officially flamed out, Brayden Narveson failed miserably.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That day helped solidify my decision to keep pushing forward after failing so miserably.
    Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

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“Grossly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grossly. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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