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Recent Examples of miserably
But the presence of these compounds in grapes failed miserably as a diagnostic for smoke taint.
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Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Run game continues to lead the way There was a play on the Dolphins’ opening drive where several defenders failed miserably to take down Achane.
—Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Even when they are surrounded by misfit buddies or concerned colleagues, her characters tend to feel wholly, miserably—but also, somehow, relatably—alone.
—Judy Berman, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
The blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe the polar vortex, said Weather Trader meteorologist Ryan Maue on X, while the source of the cold comes all the way from such miserably figid spots such as Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, and even the North Pole!
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Biden polled miserably on the economy, too.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The jeers continued after the play itself failed miserably.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Israeli officials have long argued UNIFIL has failed miserably.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
When the Maitlands' attempts to frighten the Deetzes away fail miserably, Barbara and Adam turn to the mysterious and mischievous Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to rid them of the living.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Run game continues to lead the way There was a play on the Dolphins’ opening drive where several defenders failed miserably to take down Achane.
—Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Even when they are surrounded by misfit buddies or concerned colleagues, her characters tend to feel wholly, miserably—but also, somehow, relatably—alone.
—Judy Berman, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
The blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe the polar vortex, said Weather Trader meteorologist Ryan Maue on X, while the source of the cold comes all the way from such miserably figid spots such as Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, and even the North Pole!
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Biden polled miserably on the economy, too.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The jeers continued after the play itself failed miserably.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Israeli officials have long argued UNIFIL has failed miserably.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
When the Maitlands' attempts to frighten the Deetzes away fail miserably, Barbara and Adam turn to the mysterious and mischievous Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to rid them of the living.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miserably
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That can be forgiven thanks to the film’s evocative imagery and the emotional resonance of its central themes, distressingly familiar to anyone who has ever lost themselves in a relationship.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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Reports of politically motivated violence are distressingly common – ranging from mass shootings, car-ramming attacks and assaults at demonstrations to assassination attempts, kidnappings and threats targeting mayors, governors, political activists and members of Congress.—
Justin Pickett,
The Conversation,
17 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the conservative nonprofit American Action Forum, has watched glumly as Republicans have drifted away from their small-government traditions.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then there is the steady stream of profiles on tech billionaires joylessly devoting themselves to maximizing their lifespan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Over the course of the season, Tommy and his father slowly tighten their bond, a process punctuated with darkly comic lines that both puncture and reflect Thornton’s and Elliott’s undeniable chemistry and gravitas.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Known for his spare, unforgiving style and darkly comic fatalistic sensibility, along with his penchant for leather jackets, lots of smoking and a deadpan sense of humor, Tarr was a quintessential arthouse filmmaker.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Look pessimistically, and perhaps the inexperience is too much of a barrier.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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In October, family, friends and community members somberly walked out of the courthouse, disappointed to learn the resentencing hearing for Rhoades would be delayed.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Stafford heard the transmission clearly and nodded silently and somberly.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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O’Farrell’s words skip lightly on some pages, then pace with anxiety, then finally trudge along despairingly.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Miserably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miserably. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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