as in loosely
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Recent Examples of metaphorically
Sweetness and sustenance — pleasure and wealth, metaphorically speaking — are being put away for safekeeping.
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Osgood Perkins has guts – literally and metaphorically.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Finally, Neptune and the North Node meet in your sector of travel and wisdom on February 7th, urging you to trust your intuition about where you’re meant to go next — literally or metaphorically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2025
That worm inside her eats her up, both metaphorically and physically.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Osgood Perkins has guts – literally and metaphorically.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Finally, Neptune and the North Node meet in your sector of travel and wisdom on February 7th, urging you to trust your intuition about where you’re meant to go next — literally or metaphorically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2025
That worm inside her eats her up, both metaphorically and physically.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphorically
Adverb
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Dogs must be able to follow commands, including sit and stay; walk loosely on a leash without pulling; and perform commands without treats, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Bake at 350°F until set and lightly browned on top, loosely tenting with aluminum foil halfway through cooking, 35 to 40 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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With interest rates near zero and capital flowing freely, firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo went on an unprecedented buying spree.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Metaphorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphorically. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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