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Recent Examples of metaphorically
The donkeys, metaphorically, are us.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Most of the Oscar prognostication action happens around the best picture, acting and directing races, leaving the poor writing nominees metaphorically stuck alone in a room, staring at a blank screen.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
That idea was spooky and poignant and metaphorically potent.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
For what was used sort of metaphorically and hyperbolically to describe a single, local Pritzker policy, applies literally and broadly to Trump.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Most of the Oscar prognostication action happens around the best picture, acting and directing races, leaving the poor writing nominees metaphorically stuck alone in a room, staring at a blank screen.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
That idea was spooky and poignant and metaphorically potent.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
For what was used sort of metaphorically and hyperbolically to describe a single, local Pritzker policy, applies literally and broadly to Trump.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphorically
Adverb
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To soften the drama of the outfit, tie a cardigan loosely around your neck.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cover the jar loosely with a plastic bag to maintain the leaves’ moisture, and change the water daily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Children are not cars whose gas tanks can simply be carelessly overfilled.—
Lauren Arikan,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the visitors’ winner, Anthony Gordon unwisely attempted to dribble inside his own half and carelessly lost possession.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Trump was inaccurately describing federal data.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by inaccurately reporting account information to credit bureaus, potentially harming consumers' credit scores.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Having multiple players capable of adapting to various roles allows Hayes the flexibility to fill a roster and make tactical changes more freely.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Minnetonka head coach Sean Goldsworthy freely admits to pushing his team hard during regular-season practices.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Metaphorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphorically. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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