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Recent Examples of aright
The survey of over 100 investors -- more than half of whom specialize in health care -- found there’s a 43% probability that Moderna’s vaccine would be sufficient to set the U.S. economy aright, analyst Joshua Schimmer wrote in a note.
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Cristin Flanagan, Bloomberg.com, 29 May 2020
Stafford took manual control and set things aright.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 July 2019
Only a fundamental transformation of our nation would set things aright.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019
Cristin Flanagan, Bloomberg.com, 29 May 2020
Stafford took manual control and set things aright.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 July 2019
Only a fundamental transformation of our nation would set things aright.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aright
Adverb
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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The dog is five feet and is perfect for setting up right next to your other decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Customers can order the dishes separately from the combos, as well.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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As well, individual storms in each basin seldom interact directly since Central America acts as a barrier between the two basins.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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But how do Love Island producers seem to find a song that perfectly matches a moment on the show?—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Newcastle United had the summer window mapped out perfectly.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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Dobson and Wilder Clark said the zoning change was properly noticed, and the public was given sufficient opportunity to speak at nine different meetings.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The teacher's response — prompting them for the definition — empowers the student to answer the question properly.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Martyn, though, rightly remains hugely popular at Elland Road, his name invariably at the very top of any polls to decide their best ever goalkeeper.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Seven Moons was the dark-horse winner of the 2022 Booker Prize, beating books by Percival Everett and Elizabeth Strout and rightly claiming its place in the magical-realism canon.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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“Aright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aright. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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