as in generously
in a generous manner
she spread frosting liberally over the cake until it oozed over the edges
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Recent Examples of liberally
This happens because apps abuse permissions and then share or sell your information liberally.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Tarantino’s movies are known for pithy, profane dialogue and are liberally peppered with pop-culture references, graphic violence, and over-the-top cinematic flourishes.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
In Romandy, the historically and culturally French-speaking region of Switzerland, residents tend to vote more liberally and lead more cosmopolitan lives than those in other parts of the country.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
To clean grout, pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and spray grout liberally.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Most of the space is dimly lit, with spotlights that accentuate Thomas’s signature strass ornamentation—liberally applied not only to the outlines of her Black female figures, but also to their ruby-red lips, lustrous hair, the lines between their toes, and the surrounding decorative patterns.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
The trainings have evolved after federal agents in Chicago were accused of liberally deploying tear gas and pepper balls on protesters and other bystanders, Garvey said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
That could involve Siakam resting liberally in the late winter and early spring of 2026.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Tarantino’s movies are known for pithy, profane dialogue and are liberally peppered with pop-culture references, graphic violence, and over-the-top cinematic flourishes.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
In Romandy, the historically and culturally French-speaking region of Switzerland, residents tend to vote more liberally and lead more cosmopolitan lives than those in other parts of the country.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
To clean grout, pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and spray grout liberally.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Most of the space is dimly lit, with spotlights that accentuate Thomas’s signature strass ornamentation—liberally applied not only to the outlines of her Black female figures, but also to their ruby-red lips, lustrous hair, the lines between their toes, and the surrounding decorative patterns.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
The trainings have evolved after federal agents in Chicago were accused of liberally deploying tear gas and pepper balls on protesters and other bystanders, Garvey said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
That could involve Siakam resting liberally in the late winter and early spring of 2026.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
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Twenty years of hard work and persistence, blessed by occasional moments when chance had generously smiled on him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The strudel begins with a baked puff pastry base, generously layered with Bavarian cream and lightly glazed berries and other seasonal fruit.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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