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as in extremely
to a great degree
the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
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Recent Examples of exceedingly
The brand’s stabilization helped a group of bondholders, who had been deep underwater in their investments, sell billions of dollars in their X debt holdings at 97 cents on the dollar earlier this month — albeit with exceedingly high interest rates — according to several recent reports.
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David Goldman, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The big picture: Johnson is dealing with a razor-thin majority that has been exceedingly difficult to manage and has raised questions about his ability to enact Trump's agenda.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the dress proved exceedingly difficult to appropriately pair with a corset (an undergarment whose use was extremely common and all but outright expected at the time), thanks to its sheer qualities.
—Molly Peck, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Stocks head into the second-quarter of trading on Tuesday after an exceedingly bumpy first-quarter, which was largely underpinned by tariff worry that translated to market volatility.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The big picture: Johnson is dealing with a razor-thin majority that has been exceedingly difficult to manage and has raised questions about his ability to enact Trump's agenda.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the dress proved exceedingly difficult to appropriately pair with a corset (an undergarment whose use was extremely common and all but outright expected at the time), thanks to its sheer qualities.
—Molly Peck, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Stocks head into the second-quarter of trading on Tuesday after an exceedingly bumpy first-quarter, which was largely underpinned by tariff worry that translated to market volatility.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceedingly
Adverb
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Though experts have maintained that aviation remains extremely safe, fatal incidents have raised concerns about flying.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy came out incredibly hot, turning a two-shot deficit to Justin Rose into a three-shot lead in just over an hour.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Mansfield is a very desirable place to live, work and play.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To Graydon Carter, a founder and coeditor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair, all of this seems terribly unfair.—
Nathan King,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Something would have to go terribly wrong for the Yankees to give up on the 2025 season.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone experiences water retention when taking creatine, but some people may gain a small amount of water weight, especially when using a loading dose of creatine.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Tyler enjoyed hunting with his relatives and playing video games with his friends, and particularly enjoyed spending time on his family’s farm, his obituary reads.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Articulate openly and transparently why these principles are fundamental to the operating culture, particularly when under scrutiny or attack.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Decades-old clips of the pair have resurfaced online showing them arguing fiercely in favor of high tariffs on China.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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While several players are fiercely competing for another shot at the title — including Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose — one of the largest prize pools in professional golf is also on the line.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Dolphins desperately need Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb to come back from their knee injuries as forceful edge players, but there’s risk involved considering their individual medical history.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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President Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian people desperately want peace.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Exceedingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exceedingly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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