respectably

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Recent Examples of respectably However, until getting shut down by the Pirates, the Rockies had been playing respectably since the All-Star break. John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectably
Adverb
  • This works fine in development, but in production, latency and network overhead pile up fast.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The restaurants’ operators, Adabi Investment LLC and Adabi’s Diner LLC, were ordered to pay a $60,116 civil fine over the Fair Labor Standards Act violations, according to a consent decree.
    Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Another place Liquid Glass flows nicely is in Photos.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Hochul touted the program as a way to expand access to higher education and good-paying jobs, strengthen the state’s workforce, and invest in community colleges.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Shake it up good and don’t over dress it!
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Tidy and serene, and on a decently high floor.
    Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Respectably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectably. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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