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Recent Examples of professedly
That explains the ludicrous decision this month of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in TikTok Inc. v. Garland to uphold Congress’ ban on TikTok, a social media platform, professedly to protect us from Chinese conquest or control.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
The world-famous aviator, through the America First Committee, professedly opposed U.S. involvement as a fool’s errand that would foster dictatorship at home.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
How much of this was planned is unclear, but a subsequent scene in which Fielder calls the parents of the child actors to inform them of his new, fatherly involvement is another object lesson in the way that power can seep into even the most professedly intimate of nooks.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
But imagine if right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán or another professedly illiberal leader took similar steps.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 18 Feb. 2022
In any prior year, that number would be noteworthy for the professedly liberal yet overwhelmingly white industry.
—Lee Seymour, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Early modern Europe had the daily pageant of court society, with its graceful, witty, professedly nonchalant aristocrats who had every muscle under tight control and every piece of clothing precisely arranged.
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021
Applebaum writes, professedly, about the ideological currents of elite discourse, not the economic anxiety of lower-middle-class Americans, Brits, or Poles.
—Jackson Lears, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2021
Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
The world-famous aviator, through the America First Committee, professedly opposed U.S. involvement as a fool’s errand that would foster dictatorship at home.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
How much of this was planned is unclear, but a subsequent scene in which Fielder calls the parents of the child actors to inform them of his new, fatherly involvement is another object lesson in the way that power can seep into even the most professedly intimate of nooks.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
But imagine if right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán or another professedly illiberal leader took similar steps.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 18 Feb. 2022
In any prior year, that number would be noteworthy for the professedly liberal yet overwhelmingly white industry.
—Lee Seymour, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Early modern Europe had the daily pageant of court society, with its graceful, witty, professedly nonchalant aristocrats who had every muscle under tight control and every piece of clothing precisely arranged.
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021
Applebaum writes, professedly, about the ideological currents of elite discourse, not the economic anxiety of lower-middle-class Americans, Brits, or Poles.
—Jackson Lears, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professedly
Adverb
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This is perhaps best embodied by LACO concertmaster Margaret Batjer, who is director of the Colburn School’s Music Academy.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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But in time, other countries—perhaps Germany itself—might feel the need if a credible European deterrent is not established quickly, experts say.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Senators get a player who can help them now and possibly beyond for a manageable cost.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Changing Employee Behavior At Scale CHROs can’t possibly influence the behavior of every single person in the organization themselves.—
John Borland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The most interesting stay-or-go decisions are with Powell and Evans, both of whom could conceivably still be first-round picks this summer despite limited roles this season.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stafford’s flirtation with suitors like the Giants and Raiders conceivably could end up leading to nothing more than a Rams raise with a renegotiated contract.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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If you get checked for vaginal ulcers, your healthcare provider will likely start by asking about your symptoms.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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The map sense, however, likely relies on a different mechanism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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There’s also a newness to it — and maybe even a pressure to the moment — that can feel challenging.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Dunne has landed lucrative endorsement deals with Reebok and American Eagle Outfitters, among other major brands, and her net worth is reportedly in the ballpark of $9.5 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of how the Blues view their odds, the price for Schenn is reportedly high, which checks out with Armstrong’s history.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Professedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professedly. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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