as in humbly
in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion
the dominant personality, he is always taking advantage of his so-called best friend, who just meekly accepts it
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Recent Examples of meekly
Whether a man chose to use that pistol or meekly give up the money to a robber was up to him.
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Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
That was checkmate, as Martinez grounded out meekly to end the season.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Are members of Congress really supposed to sit meekly and quietly while the president uses the rostrum of their chamber to abuse and insult them in the ugliest language?
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
Moreover, the notion the public will meekly accept weaker radiation standards without explanation seems foolhardy.
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Katy Huff,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
Ball handlers would dribble close to the basket, only to meekly back away, sensing him looming.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
In other words, students prepare for citizenship in a disputatious society by practicing the civic arts—by asserting and advocating for their views—not by meekly absorbing lessons from their instructors.
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Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
United finished 15th in the Premier League, their lowest league position since they were relegated in 1974, and surrendered meekly to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
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Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
This wholly spiritual identity is truly ours, and to accept this is to meekly and mightily align our thoughts with divine Love and our real selfhood.
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Tony Lobl,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 July 2025
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
That was checkmate, as Martinez grounded out meekly to end the season.
—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Are members of Congress really supposed to sit meekly and quietly while the president uses the rostrum of their chamber to abuse and insult them in the ugliest language?
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
Moreover, the notion the public will meekly accept weaker radiation standards without explanation seems foolhardy.
—
Katy Huff,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
Ball handlers would dribble close to the basket, only to meekly back away, sensing him looming.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
In other words, students prepare for citizenship in a disputatious society by practicing the civic arts—by asserting and advocating for their views—not by meekly absorbing lessons from their instructors.
—
Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
United finished 15th in the Premier League, their lowest league position since they were relegated in 1974, and surrendered meekly to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
This wholly spiritual identity is truly ours, and to accept this is to meekly and mightily align our thoughts with divine Love and our real selfhood.
—
Tony Lobl,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meekly
Adverb
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The restaurant from Yao and co-owners Ryan Bailey and Nikki Reginaldo began humbly, as did its beverage program.
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The post shows the actress going from humbly accepting the compliment to striking her best modeling poses as the wind blows through her hair.
Adverb
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The boy stepped out of the chair, thanked the staff and said goodbye — only to sheepishly return for a hug with Hiniker.
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Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.
Adverb
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Outwardly Smart behaved submissively, following her captors’ instructions while always looking for a way to escape.
Adverb
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For much of the last two seasons, Washington’s defense has been out of sync, to put it politely.
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Almost nine years after their awkward handshake at the 2017 Bastille Day military parade, the two men politely shook hands and expressed their affinity for each other.
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“Meekly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meekly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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