PASSINGLY Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

passingly

adverb

Definition of passingly

as in most

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Recent Examples of passingly Released two years after methadone treatment regulations were modernized, the toolkit only passingly mentions the medication known to vastly reduce someone’s odds of dying from opioid overdose. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 References to the man’s life and work whiz by — illustrator Quentin Blake, a longtime collaborator, mentioned by first name only; ex-wife Patricia Neal, the Oscar-winning actress, alluded to passingly. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 Harry’s father, James, started getting paired with Sirius Black’s brother, Regulus — a character who is mentioned only passingly and posthumously in the books. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for passingly

Adverb

Meanwhile, North Korea has been adding mines, barbed wire fences, tactical roads, anti-tank walls and other fortifications to what's already one of the world's most heavily armed borders.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Among the four most populous states, California is fourth-most expensive over 18 years at $312,300.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of most

Adverb

Some wondered whether Schrödinger’s equation might be an approximation that works extremely well at the microscopic scale but breaks down at the macroscopic scale, which would mean the measurement postulate of the Copenhagen interpretation is right.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, no one should refrain from using sunscreen, which is extremely well-proven to cause cancer.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of extremely

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Later, a fellow journalist will punch the reigning CJOTY in his exceedingly punchable face.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
But wetter conditions expected in much of the South will unfold alongside drier-than-average winter months across the northern tier of the country, largely as a result of the exceedingly strong El Niño.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of exceedingly

Adverb

Miranda Orozco, 50, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to arranging travel and accommodations for two people who died and another who was seriously injured.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
That one creative decision takes away Carrie’s agency at the most crucial moment and seriously undercuts the foundation on which the whole character arc rests.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of seriously

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And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Still, this growth masks a widespread sense of anxiety, driven far more by Washington politics than anything to do with market fundamentals, according to a survey of regional oil companies by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in late September.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The ultra-nationalist party is led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right firebrand once deemed too extreme to serve in Israel’s military.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of far

Adverb

Los Angeles has only eight sacks, second fewest in the NFL, after failing to drop the eminently sackable Jacoby Brissett on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
Pierre is eminently qualified, having previously been schools chief at the LEARN Charter School Network in Chicagoland and a board member at Chicago High School for the Arts, which her daughter attended.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026