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terribly

adverb

ˈter-ə-blē

Definition of terribly

as in extremely

to a great degree I'm terribly sorry to bother you

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Recent Examples of terribly Given that humans at OpenAI had decided to turn off some safeguards for the test, some have argued the outcome should not have been terribly surprising. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 In a world that had long equated labor with the physical act of making things, such a shift was seen as not terribly manly, and potentially dangerous to society as a whole. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 The documentary Shipwrecked uses survivor interviews, black box recordings, and more to find out how things went so terribly wrong. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) can’t be ignored due to its terribly invasive quality. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for terribly

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Adverb

The wildfires broke out over the weekend across the Spokane area, fueled by very strong winds combined with extremely dry conditions.

— Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
However, experts say that legal decision was extremely narrow, with some arguing it was likely misinterpreted by migrants and traffickers.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

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Not being able to interact with computers, smartphones, and other smart devices is incredibly limiting, yet many existing assistive devices are reportedly awkward, uncomfortable, or difficult to use for long periods.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredibly

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Despite the reforms, the NYPD’s federal monitor has repeatedly said that even when officers conduct a legally justified stop, the subsequent frisk or more invasive search is too often not justified.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
The underwriting math that makes a small firm expensive to serve turns up elsewhere in financial services too.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of too

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But, positioned 11th in the GC before the mountains, Włodarczyk is not riding badly and could yet pull out some great performances.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The whole thing reminded me so much of Willow, when Kael’s forces arrive at Tir Asleen and Madmartigan tries to act tough and intimidating despite being badly outnumbered.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of badly

Adverb

The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
The Saudi Arabian government has been dealing with the economic fallout from the war between the US and Iran, which launched late in February, and the subsequent effects on the oil markets that are so lucrative to the Saudi government.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of so

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The Rolling Stones, down to two original members, have released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, and most of it is pretty damned good.

— David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026
But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026

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