1
as in naturally
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as in automatically
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Adverb
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Some of that water rises up naturally as hot springs, but it can also be brought up with pumps and used to heat buildings.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Unbleached flour is aged naturally, which takes longer and results in a creamy color and slightly denser texture.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Donna was first scheduled to stand trial in September 2024, but it was abruptly postponed due to conflicts of interest.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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But then the offseason was interrupted abruptly too — by his phone calls.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Such collaborative efforts will ensure resources are efficiently directed toward disrupting criminal networks effectively.—
James Fotis,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Managing an enterprise lease portfolio efficiently requires a strategic approach, leveraging technology, financial planning and proactive asset management.—
Mark McDonald,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Spontaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneously. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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