oppositely

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppositely
Adverb
  • Bond yields move inversely to prices, so when prices rise, yields fall, and vice versa.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Treasury yields and mortgage rates were inversely correlated with the Fed’s policy rate from September 2024 to to January 2025 – strongly so, at negative 80-90%.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • And conversely, when was the last time the Leafs had this level of centre depth?
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Related Articles The hair, conversely, presented a range of styles, from brow-tickling bangs to frizzy coils and loose waves.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Dolphins contrarily are on a 4-1 run on opening day.
    Greg Cote September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • While every government shutdown unfolds differently, essential services that protect life and property typically remain operational.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Gravel, clay, and sandy soils react very differently under sudden energy input, and the presence of water and air further alters behaviour.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The lawsuit cities a nonbinding advisory opinion Ellison issued in February that said neither state nor federal law authorizes state or local authorities to hold individuals for immigration detainers if they would otherwise be released from custody.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Life is much improved for the UCLA transfer, who started five games as a five-star freshman there in 2023 and had otherwise been a question mark until right about now.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Indeed, wealth management has begun to support the expansion of private assets, and vice versa, although wealth managers and GPs still need additional tools and transparency to maximize their alignment.
    Henry Fernandez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Skeptically accepting a meeting with Edward in the spirit of detente, Ellen feels electricity sparking between them, and vice versa.
    Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Oppositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppositely. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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