openly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for openly
Adverb
  • Any information supporting the claim, its scope, and, if applicable, verification, should be easily, freely and publicly available.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
  • Students will not be allowed to freely use their cellphones within Jefferson County Public Schools next year after Kentucky legislators successfully passed a bill requiring districts statewide to implement bans.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Adverb
  • The crucial element isn't avoiding errors, which is impossible, but rather owning them, apologizing sincerely, and committing to improvement.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Because my beliefs are sincerely rooted in a flawed human’s attempts at decency — with equality for all, and discriminating against no one.
    Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
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“Openly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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