fixedly

adverb

Definition of fixedlynext
as in rigidly

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  1. intently
  2. squarely
  3. surely
Adverb
  • Washington should work intently to cooperate with Beijing to tame rivalry and advance joint efforts to tackle global challenges.
    Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Baker seemed skeptical and confused by Republicans’ argument during Tuesday’s hearing, intently questioning lawyers for the RNC about their primary claim.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • Earthquakes usually happen on the west coast of the U.S., but this weekend’s political earthquake was centered squarely in Iowa.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Whether Trump wins or loses, Bannon added that losing the U.S. House would be a failure that would fall squarely on the shoulders of Speaker Mike Johnson.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • Come Election Day, this female rage would surely smack Trump, a rapist, clear across the face.
    Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The central bank will surely aim for a tone of calm, apolitical decision-making in its communications.
    Axios, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
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