1
as in poorly
in an unsatisfactory way
I'm afraid you performed quite badly in our last rehearsal
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2
as in terribly
to a great degree
blood donors are badly needed this time of year
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Recent Examples of badly
The Chesapeake, Virginia, native grew up a big Clowney fan, and with his hometown not too far away, perhaps he’d be enticed to join a Panthers team that badly needs pass rusher help.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, who’ve been treated so badly.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made and Panama’s promise to us has been broken.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
The United Nations says homes, the health system, road networks and other vital infrastructure have been badly damaged.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, who’ve been treated so badly.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made and Panama’s promise to us has been broken.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
The United Nations says homes, the health system, road networks and other vital infrastructure have been badly damaged.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for badly
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Trump has pointed the finger at Newsom a Democrat, blaming him for poorly handling the fires.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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That effort started poorly as the Bucks scored a mere three points in the game’s first six minutes, looking very much like a team that had only been able to use the hotel fitness center and unable to get on a basketball court for three days.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cardinal Lawrence — Conclave When this selection process kicked off, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence was well-liked and respected but not making waves or campaigning terribly hard to assume the top brass.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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No doubt Long and her fellow editorialists might respond that owing to the desperate poverty that was the norm in China not terribly long ago, the Chinese tend to save the fruits of their exports.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Remember, too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly!—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2024
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That started off bad and got better.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2023
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The police chief also told the outlets that the house was extremely dirty, telling WTAE that dog and rodent feces were building up on the floor and that the family members might be suffering from a hoarding disorder.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Under normal storm conditions, the risk to trees is extremely low.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The result is a very appealing rye that retains the Jack Daniel’s character, but has become something truly unique and delicious.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since going viral, Popp said, the bakery’s been unable to keep anything on the shelves for very long.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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Those numbers would be incredibly helpful for the Bucks, but the 12.5 minutes per game between Middleton’s current production and that extrapolation have never felt further apart.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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And then, as natives of Los Angeles watching these catastrophic fires, where scores of friends are losing their homes, the future remains incredibly uncertain and the stress level high.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Blues should have realized this too but did not match their intensity.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The video shows a man trying to drag Zakariya’s lifeless body before he too is shot.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The issue became highly politicized: President Donald Trump called for shoplifters to be shot, and lawmakers in both political parties vowed to crack down.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly genetic neurodevelopmental condition that leads to different wiring in the brain.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Badly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badly. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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