decisively

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively
Adverb
  • And our goal is clearly not to find a qualified and interested U.S. worker.
    Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 3 June 2025
  • Drawing the line between criticism and hate Jonathan, a Jewish young professional in Washington, D.C., said political leaders must more clearly condemn rhetoric that veers into incitement.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
Adverb
  • Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Some historical context appears to be lost in this conversation because Sundowns certainly do not solely owe their success to their wealthy owner.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Adverb
  • Quite reasonably Trump’s critics, and surely many who are fans of Trump, are astounded by his conceit.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • More Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images New York seems determined to go after a title, and adding Durant would surely help in that regard.
    Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Adverb
  • Cue the understudies, Burford and Pleasants, who are both in contract years but will assuredly be cheaper to re-sign.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
  • Readers can judge for themselves — and most assuredly will — as to whether there’s more to the story.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Adverb
  • That said, getting some time at home is definitely a luxury the Panthers aren’t taking for granted.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
  • There are definitely different applicable statutes, depending on the form of community association.
    Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Adverb
  • Additionally, a standalone stablecoin bill is currently in the works and could potentially pass this summer, which might significantly expand the stablecoin market.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Anthony Wainwright, Florida Florida inmate Anthony Wainwright, 54, is scheduled to die by lethal injection potentially as soon as Tuesday.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2025
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“Decisively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisively. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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