1
as in particularly
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
that university is especially strong in the sciences
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3
as in notably
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail
he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule
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Recent Examples of especially
Some locations especially over the Plateau and the southern and central Tennessee Valleys will see gusts in excess of 40 mph by late in the day.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
In the face of steep new duties—especially on China—footwear brands will also be forced to raise prices.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
—Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
In the face of steep new duties—especially on China—footwear brands will also be forced to raise prices.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
—Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for especially
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These states can become particularly aggressive regarding state filing, so to avoid penalties, check your state website or file U.S. taxes with a tax professional!—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While New York City as a whole is safer than most other metropolises, pockets of especially rough neighborhoods are unsafe, particularly for young men.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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And in a heartwarming turn of events, Wayans is extremely supportive of his child.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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This was a notably higher increase than consensus forecasts of 0.3 percent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, flying so close to the planet brought a number of challenges, most notably that of atmospheric drag.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, users who don't want to do this can export their Skype data—specifically contacts, call history, and chats.—
Samuel Axon,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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The bill instructs the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to slash $880 billion in mandatory spending—although the bill did not specifically mention Medicaid.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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They have long since been known to be very controlling with video footage from tournament play.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, the paperwork this requires can lead to lots of working people getting kicked out of the program and is very costly to implement.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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Draft capital beyond that and too much future would be sacrificed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Don’t keep plants too close together as good air circulation helps prevent diseases.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has said that none of these jobs eliminated at FAA were terribly critical to safety.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many of these names will not be terribly familiar to MLP fans, or even some die-hard pro pickleball fans.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Of course, she felt vindicated, but learning what had been growing inside her body left her feeling incredibly overwhelmed.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if the projection is off by a wide margin, the cost to run a furnace in 2045 is going to be incredibly high compared with a heat pump.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Especially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/especially. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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