unnaturally

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Recent Examples of unnaturally Flies buzz over the rotting carcass, which is riven by claw marks so unnaturally deep that no one can determine whomauledit. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 In his view, the goal isn’t to lift Klotho levels unnaturally but to correct a shortage in our bodies. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate. Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Don’t hesitate to pick up a few and compare, setting any aside that feel unnaturally light. Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Rotted Roots Overfertilized plants can develop fertilizer burn on their roots, causing the roots to appear unnaturally dry or dark. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 The Paradigm 8 also tackles stability without causing that unnaturally stiff sensation. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 On a previous voyage, the captain—who is in his late fifties, with a young wife and child—pursued the gigantic, unnaturally white sperm whale known to mariners as Moby Dick. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The governing body will undoubtedly see this as a massive win for its new Trionda ball which has received some criticism for moving unnaturally fast. Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnaturally
artificially
Adverb
  • The former’s close pursuit of Verstappen on his set strategy meant the Dutchman couldn’t play games and force Norris down the order, as Verstappen needed to win the title by slowing his pace artificially.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities have deployed more than 50 aircraft for both cloud-seeding — the attempt to artificially simulate rain — and water-bombing operations, according to Reuters.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Unnaturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnaturally. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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