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Recent Examples of neatly
Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Legacy is what keeps many founders going when the numbers no longer add up neatly.
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Lola Owolabi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Board game nights fit neatly into that shift, giving young people a reason to gather without alcohol at the center.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Avoid upgrading your carry-on with this eight-piece packing cube set, designed to neatly organize clothes, shoes, and beauty essentials.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
These durable metal bowls are safe for the dishwasher, fridge, and freezer, and all six bowls nest neatly into the largest size (5 quarts).
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Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Bergvall, who is at the World Cup with Sweden, would arrive with similar positional uncertainty to Anderson but has the attributes and Premier League experience to slot into Forest’s midfield neatly.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Bright says this reimagining and subversion of expectations fits neatly with her team’s vision.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Legacy is what keeps many founders going when the numbers no longer add up neatly.
—
Lola Owolabi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Board game nights fit neatly into that shift, giving young people a reason to gather without alcohol at the center.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Avoid upgrading your carry-on with this eight-piece packing cube set, designed to neatly organize clothes, shoes, and beauty essentials.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
These durable metal bowls are safe for the dishwasher, fridge, and freezer, and all six bowls nest neatly into the largest size (5 quarts).
—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Bergvall, who is at the World Cup with Sweden, would arrive with similar positional uncertainty to Anderson but has the attributes and Premier League experience to slot into Forest’s midfield neatly.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Bright says this reimagining and subversion of expectations fits neatly with her team’s vision.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
Adverb
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All this and more await your viewing pleasure this weekend, all tidily arranged in the following weekend streaming guide.
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And, most importantly, all this progression is occurring at a rapid clip, with full arcs tidily wrapped up in the four (of eight) episodes provided for review and characters’ hidden motivations revealed deliberately and steadily.
Adverb
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The man worked as a hospital orderly, according to the AP.
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Policymakers have moved to keep the selloff orderly.
Adverb
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All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
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Advertisement As in Curb, the list of guest stars is long, distinguished, and smartly deployed.
Adverb
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The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.
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That conflict sharply curtailed the region’s oil exports and saw several gulf countries take direct retaliatory Iranian missile and drone hits.
Adverb
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Perfect for your next tropical vacation, this lightweight jumpsuit is made from a travel-friendly, wrinkle-resistant fabric that elegantly drapes across the body.
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This dress has a Phoebe Philo’s Celine feel to it — elegantly elevated.
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“Neatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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