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Adverb
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So much so that after the discussion, Cole shyly approached the stranger.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Naroditsky removes his blindfold and smiles shyly.—
Jordan Himelfarb,
Time,
15 Dec. 2025
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The famously-outgoing point guard ducked her head bashfully as Huskies stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong shook her shoulders in celebration while freshman Kelis Fisher tossed a handful of confetti into her face.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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So Rizo, a little bashfully but mostly just with determination, heads right on back.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That must be fearfully difficult in warfare, and even more formidable in the theater.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
26 Feb. 2026
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As economic uncertainty continues, financial experts break down how Black women can use investing and trading strategically—not fearfully.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Timorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timorously. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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