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as in brusquely
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as in grimly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gruffly
Adverb
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Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025 -
Yermak's comments are also a challenge to Trump not to trust Putin and respond strongly if the Russian leader does not turn on up on Thursday.—
Brendan Cole
Matthew Tostevin
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Jay’s Steakhouse had a splashy VIP grand opening party on Friday, May 2, before opening to the public on Thursday, May 8, in the space that once housed Holly Blue and The Angeles, both of which abruptly closed last summer.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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What’s now unsigned Highway 244 — a freeway stub that ends abruptly at Auburn Boulevard — was intended to link Interstate 80, the Capital City Freeway and Watt Avenue with Highway 50.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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“Gruffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gruffly. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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