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Recent Examples of steeply
Because its site slopes steeply, the house has upstairs and downstairs entrances.
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Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
The island rises steeply from the blue waters of the Atlantic and Caribbean.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
In the outdoor category, we’re thrilled to have found the Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Patio Sofa so steeply discounted.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The other color e-reader that Amazon sells, the Scribe Colorsoft, is available in a bundle that’s steeply discounted.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Contract values drop steeply for picks lower in the first round.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
The Paramount Pictures release, the sixth entry in the horror spoof franchise, dropped steeply from its opening weekend, down 73%.
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Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
The Paramount Pictures release, the sixth entry in the horror spoof franchise, dropped steeply from its opening weekend, down 73%.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
Best Early Amazon Prime Day Home Deals Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, top home brands from Yankee Candle, Black + Decker, Shark, and more are steeply discounted.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
The island rises steeply from the blue waters of the Atlantic and Caribbean.
—
R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
In the outdoor category, we’re thrilled to have found the Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Patio Sofa so steeply discounted.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The other color e-reader that Amazon sells, the Scribe Colorsoft, is available in a bundle that’s steeply discounted.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Contract values drop steeply for picks lower in the first round.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
The Paramount Pictures release, the sixth entry in the horror spoof franchise, dropped steeply from its opening weekend, down 73%.
—
Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
The Paramount Pictures release, the sixth entry in the horror spoof franchise, dropped steeply from its opening weekend, down 73%.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Best Early Amazon Prime Day Home Deals Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, top home brands from Yankee Candle, Black + Decker, Shark, and more are steeply discounted.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeply
sharply
Adverb
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Duenas expected sales to climb sharply in the weeks leading up to the tournament and said his customers are coming from all walks of life, including fans from foreign countries.
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Today, visitors can spot wildlife like bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets among the sharply eroded buttes.
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“Steeply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeply. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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