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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inactively
Adverb
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The wheels glide smoothly and quietly, and the telescopic handle extends and retracts seamlessly—even when the case is fully packed.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Snuggled up in her dad’s arms, 9-year-old Elena Mandujano quietly chanted along with the rest of the crowd as Athletic Club Boise made its home debut against the Spokane Velocity on Saturday at Expo Idaho.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Some workers just quiet-quit, doing the minimum to hold on to their jobs.—
Christopher Dinsmore,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Dec. 2022
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On another end were the quiet-seeking bedrooms and bathrooms, one with a step-down Roman shower.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
7 Nov. 2022
Adverb
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As before, there was still a massive police presence in South Beach.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rust was still evident after Curry shot 4 of 10 in the first half, but his mere presence brought an unmistakable and unique electricity back to the building.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Inactively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inactively. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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