as in highly
to a large extent or degree
I am massively irritated by this new development
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Recent Examples of massively
The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.
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Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Russia massively increased its missile and drone attacks against cities across Ukraine last year, targeting energy facilities and other civilian sites.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Trump account promoters have massively overstated the potential wealth gains for ordinary Americans.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Their business models benefited massively from the network laid by those early telecom builders.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
In their quest to cure Wojcicki's cancer, the sisters recognized that nonsmokers who develop lung cancer are a massively understudied population.
—Alice Park, Time, 12 May 2026
So ending Iran’s nuclear program, that is massively positive for the flow of energy, meaning more energy will flow in the future, meaning lower energy prices for Americans and the rest of the world.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
Gasoline and diesel may not be as crucial in nations like China, which has massively electrified its fleet of cars and trucks.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The 40-year-old has been massively successful early in his coaching career and is believed to be interested in one day coaching in the NBA.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Russia massively increased its missile and drone attacks against cities across Ukraine last year, targeting energy facilities and other civilian sites.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Trump account promoters have massively overstated the potential wealth gains for ordinary Americans.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Their business models benefited massively from the network laid by those early telecom builders.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
In their quest to cure Wojcicki's cancer, the sisters recognized that nonsmokers who develop lung cancer are a massively understudied population.
—Alice Park, Time, 12 May 2026
So ending Iran’s nuclear program, that is massively positive for the flow of energy, meaning more energy will flow in the future, meaning lower energy prices for Americans and the rest of the world.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
Gasoline and diesel may not be as crucial in nations like China, which has massively electrified its fleet of cars and trucks.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The 40-year-old has been massively successful early in his coaching career and is believed to be interested in one day coaching in the NBA.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
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Ebola is a highly contagious and often fatal disease spread through bodily fluids including blood, vomit and semen.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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So, of course, the latest movie from the two-time Oscar nominee, his first feature in close to a decade, is highly anticipated.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The Exceptions Exterior paint colors are greatly influenced by your environment and the architectural style of your home.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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When people are in such chronic states, their attention and decision-making is greatly constricted.—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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What begins as a small adjustment could strengthen your foundation considerably.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The area has expanded considerably in recent years, drawing students, young professionals and families alike.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Pritzker recently proposed a much more far-reaching set of bills that combine carrots and sticks to deal with recalcitrant municipalities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The company says its pilot is growing from about 200 kilowatts of flexible capacity last year to roughly 2 megawatts this summer, and could expand much further.—
Kiki Sideris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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So uncompromising, so full of agency and so utterly human.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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News is our foundation and will continue to be utterly essential in the years ahead.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Washington revamped its front seven significantly to build up its pass rush and get younger (and faster) at the second level.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Siena Heights is the latest in a series of small, private and faith-based Michigan colleges to close their doors or significantly scale back operations, including Finlandia University in Hancock, Marygrove College in Detroit and Concordia University in Ann Arbor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Massively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massively. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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