as in lightly
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Recent Examples of leniently
The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leniently
Adverb
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Cook until just tender and lightly browned, 5 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and ground pepper.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Smith suggests gently opening the door with a brief, compassionate check-in.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still a work in progress, but also a person not willing to go gently into the dying light.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Leniently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leniently. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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