sparingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparingly
Adverb
  • But many modern designs are often infuriatingly ineffective at actually filling tanks because the vents work so poorly.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 25 July 2025
  • Local 26 said pay for Fenway employees compares poorly not only just compared to other MLB venues that don’t have the attendance rates of Fenway Park, but also against their union brethren across the city.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Adverb
  • While elite institutions highlight transformative outcomes for select low-income students, systemic challenges persist for economically disadvantaged learners across the nation.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The idea behind the experimental raise was to test whether better pay leads to more racially and economically diverse juries.
    Denise Amos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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“Sparingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparingly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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