negatively

Definition of negativelynext

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Recent Examples of negatively Especially as this technology is clinically embedded, developers and leaders must keep a low threshold to pause implementation and roll-out should patient safety or physician workflows ever be impacted negatively. Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Max Fondren, president of the ICEBreakers student group, said the organization believes the university's partnership with immigration authorities could negatively affect students. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 If the loan becomes delinquent or goes to collections, that can negatively impact your credit score. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Halfway through his presidential term, around 70% of voters rate Argentina’s economic situation negatively and increasing numbers are voicing anger over wages and unemployment, El País noted. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Phytates found in oats and cereals, calcium, egg, and milk proteins, and antacids also negatively affect it. Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026 Today, thanks in part to central air conditioning, there’s a growing argument to keep students in school longer to combat academic regression, as research has shown time off negatively impacts student performance. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026 Garcia said her health is also negatively affected by toxicants. Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Other key signs include dead grass, wilting plants, or root damage near the mounds, as the tunneling can negatively impact your yard and garden. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negatively
Adverb
  • The larger issue is that anyone replacing Kornheiser would be compared with him, likely unfavorably.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mamdani yielded positive responses from those polled in New York City, where 69% of respondents saw Mamdani favorably, while 24% of respondents viewed him unfavorably.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • In addition to the dead, several survivors were critically injured, said Gervais Ganagoroh, a local Red Cross volunteer involved in relief efforts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Third Future School’s curriculum emphasizes helping students think critically, problem solve and apply learning across all subject areas.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Some speak disparagingly about Murray’s introverted nature, and others prefer not to ding him.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • That’s either an amazing coincidence of errors or the studies were cynically designed to contrive flaws in RCV.
    Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Albums of new material followed, showing that Askew’s briny voice and cynically whimsical songcraft had only deepened with age.
    Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026

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“Negatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negatively. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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