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Recent Examples of indirectlyAssociated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
14 July 2026 Magnesium plays a more direct role in energy production at the cellular level, while vitamin D affects energy indirectly by supporting muscle function and physical performance.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
13 July 2026 Although lavender is not typically recognized as a repellent for grubs, its strong scent can mask the odors of other plants that may attract these pests, indirectly making the area less appealing to them.—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 July 2026 Use our refresher on indirect grilling, then discover how to grill indirectly using gas as your fuel.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2026 Weist has repeatedly gravitated toward systems that most people encounter only indirectly, transforming her research processes into subjects of aesthetic and political investigation.—
Rhoda Feng,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026 The legislation therefore reflects a concern that investors may indirectly influence the practice of law by controlling the infrastructure surrounding lawyers.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2026 That means millions of Americans might own the stock indirectly through index funds in personal portfoilos or their retirement accounts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026 Rapid oscillations trigger muscle contractions that can indirectly support lymph movement.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indirectly
obliquely
Adverb
Armand confesses his love, obliquely.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
His presentation obliquely mentioned Marklar, though not by name.