heedfully

adverb

as in cautiously

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heedfully
  1. cautiously
  2. prudently
  3. carefully
  4. anxiously
Adverb
  • Apple is cautiously introducing these features, but time is pressing to deliver a comprehensive AI experience.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The department reminds motorists to drive cautiously through the area, obeying posted speed limit and road work signage.
    — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 19 July 2026
Definition of cautiously
Adverb
  • Xi inherited a booming economy and has prudently built upon it, avoiding actions that jeopardize China's gains.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • The 23-foot Winnebago EKKO moves awkwardly, changing direction every few seconds as Bernert carefully maneuvers it into position.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Investigators have said Colt Gray carefully plotted the shooting at the high school of 1,900 students.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of carefully
Adverb
  • And Northlanders are already anxiously awaiting its grand opening.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • And count the Packers among teams waiting anxiously for good news about their recovering star.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of anxiously
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