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Recent Examples of conservatively
Many evergreens should be pruned conservatively to give them a better chance of growing back.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Govern conservatively and listen to our residents.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
But as attire started to shift around the league, there were signs that teams such as the Ottawa Senators would trend conservatively.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Monday that Adams was frustrated with how conservatively the Rams took his return to play.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Lenders tend to price refinance products more conservatively unless volume increases or competition intensifies.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The range runs from up to $1,000 per child for families who splurge, down to $250 per child for families who spend more conservatively.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Redistricting could conservatively cost Marion County $1 million, Sweeney Bell said, when accounting for overtime staffing costs, election vendor fees, printing and mailing notices to voters, and more.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
The $150 bonus offer is great for users who want to start conservatively.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Govern conservatively and listen to our residents.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
But as attire started to shift around the league, there were signs that teams such as the Ottawa Senators would trend conservatively.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Monday that Adams was frustrated with how conservatively the Rams took his return to play.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Lenders tend to price refinance products more conservatively unless volume increases or competition intensifies.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The range runs from up to $1,000 per child for families who splurge, down to $250 per child for families who spend more conservatively.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Redistricting could conservatively cost Marion County $1 million, Sweeney Bell said, when accounting for overtime staffing costs, election vendor fees, printing and mailing notices to voters, and more.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
The $150 bonus offer is great for users who want to start conservatively.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatively
Adverb
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Others in the crowd, including rapper Snoop Dogg, watched quietly as the star skier was finally taken off the course.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Individual personalities lean more toward quietly confident rather than brash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Put simply, the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment is meant to protect a person from being prosecuted twice for the same offense.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The e-commerce giant beat revenue expectations for the fourth quarter yesterday, but earnings per share came in modestly short of Wall Street’s expectations.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several herbal supplements can modestly lower cholesterol levels.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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All of them were demurely buttoned right to the top.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Conservatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatively. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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