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Recent Examples of indirectly
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
In his remarks, Powell indirectly acknowledged mistakes as chair.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Instead of expressing views indirectly through stocks or commodities, users can trade directly on outcomes.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This total includes workers who would benefit directly and indirectly from the policy.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 May 2026
In his remarks, Powell indirectly acknowledged mistakes as chair.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
So, yes, indirectly, the board may have to recalibrate its budget after the roof project because if the total expenses of the HOA decrease, so should the assessments also decrease.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Medical debt can also indirectly strain your retirement finances, sometimes in significant ways.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Seven deaths in France have been attributed to the heat, though most were indirectly linked, said French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon on May 26.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
In his remarks, Powell indirectly acknowledged mistakes as chair.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Instead of expressing views indirectly through stocks or commodities, users can trade directly on outcomes.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This total includes workers who would benefit directly and indirectly from the policy.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 May 2026
In his remarks, Powell indirectly acknowledged mistakes as chair.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
So, yes, indirectly, the board may have to recalibrate its budget after the roof project because if the total expenses of the HOA decrease, so should the assessments also decrease.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Medical debt can also indirectly strain your retirement finances, sometimes in significant ways.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Seven deaths in France have been attributed to the heat, though most were indirectly linked, said French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon on May 26.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indirectly
obliquely
Adverb
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Picture him in his threadbare suit, nervously smoking his Tecla cigarettes, his eyes obliquely devouring everything, his notes on a small table that resembles a pulpit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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But, like John Paul’s words in Poland in 1979, Leo’s words in 2026 have addressed a global conflict squarely if obliquely.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Indirectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indirectly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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