negatively

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Recent Examples of negatively Or, framed less negatively, other literatures, for example Ukrainian, ought to be chosen in its place in the name of representation and justice. Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 And 30% believe data centers negatively affect the quality of life for people living nearby. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026 The market currently anticipates that Cloud revenue growth will exceed the impending depreciation surge, but any postponement in monetizing enterprise AI could reverse this scenario and impact the stock multiple negatively. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The scars and marks acne leave behind take a significant emotional and social toll also on adults, with 43 percent of them feeling these had negatively impacted their relationships and social lives. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 The poll, by New Yorkers Fighting Back PAC, also found that 71% of Democratic voters in the district viewed him positively compared to just 16% negatively. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026 This loss would negatively impact subjective and objective outcomes. Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026 Yet another study found that women who employ vocal fry during job interviews are perceived more negatively than men who do so. ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negatively
Adverb
  • The poll found that Talarico is viewed favorably by 46% of November 2026 Texas likely voters and unfavorably by35%.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • Researchers at Mayo analyzed almost 40,000 employee surveys and discovered that the prevalence of burnout was much higher among responders who rated their immediate supervisor unfavorably on certain leadership qualities.
    Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Adverb
  • Her 2014 album, El Asunto, was also critically acclaimed, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Tropical Latin album, and a Latin Grammy nod for Best Folk Album.
    Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • By the end of the interview, both Andy and Barbara transitioned from discussing their show amid Emmys season, to passionately encouraging their viewers to read, write, and think critically.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Adverb
  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Sure, the White House is cynically exploiting a painful situation.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
  • All these decades later, a great many people still think gasoline supplies and prices are being cynically gamed by the oil companies.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Negatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negatively. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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