as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
gave the cork on the bottle of champagne a gingerly twist
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Recent Examples of gingerly
Kendall Karson, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2021
All the while, amid the unpacking of groceries and food prep and reminiscing, the group addresses in gingerly fashion the subject of Rose’s cancer.
—Alexandra Enders, The New York Review of Books, 26 May 2020
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Zoom in: The preference to move gingerly in lowering rates is apparent in some recent Fedspeak.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Unlike the gingerly approach to easing restrictions targeting the spread of the virus, the country is split over reopening businesses and schools.
—Kendall Karson, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2021
All the while, amid the unpacking of groceries and food prep and reminiscing, the group addresses in gingerly fashion the subject of Rose’s cancer.
—Alexandra Enders, The New York Review of Books, 26 May 2020
Adverb
McKenzie and Seiler stepped gingerly onto the boggy beach this past spring in boots, gloves and face masks.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Zoom in: The preference to move gingerly in lowering rates is apparent in some recent Fedspeak.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gingerly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingerly
Adjective
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Now, European officials are wary of becoming too reliant on SpaceX, and there's broad agreement on the continent that Europe should have the capability to launch its own satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Resale platforms may also list tickets, but buyers should be wary and avoid scams and inflated prices.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Experts are cautious about making predictions, given the many legal and political factors at play.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Gingerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingerly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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