as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
the real estate agent purposely withheld information that would have discouraged us from buying the property
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Recent Examples of purposely
Pitchers like Jimmy Herget, Chase Dollander and Senzatela have been purposely scheduled for multiple innings, with the hope that late-game relievers won’t be toast in August.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
That injury’s recovery timeline has put Ekwonu’s availability in question for some or all of the 2026 season, and the Panthers have been purposely vague about putting any sort of timetable on Ekwonu’s return.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege McCaffrey purposely caused McBride’s death or serious bodily injury resulting in her death on or about June 23, 1990, in Vernon Township.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
One of her neighbors, a county official, claimed Bench had purposely made a wide turn and nearly hit him with her car.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
That injury’s recovery timeline has put Ekwonu’s availability in question for some or all of the 2026 season, and the Panthers have been purposely vague about putting any sort of timetable on Ekwonu’s return.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege McCaffrey purposely caused McBride’s death or serious bodily injury resulting in her death on or about June 23, 1990, in Vernon Township.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
One of her neighbors, a county official, claimed Bench had purposely made a wide turn and nearly hit him with her car.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposely
Adverb
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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For Nanos, much of the public criticism overlooks the realities of how complex criminal investigations unfold, especially when detectives are intentionally withholding information to protect the integrity of the case.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Amenities and experiences Wellness at Terrestre is deliberately low-tech but highly impactful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Purposely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposely. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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