as in highly
to a large extent or degree
I am massively irritated by this new development
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
Adverb
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Bidding for Stem, which in 2023 secured a $250 million credit agreement with Victory Park Capital, was said to be highly competitive.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The shipping lanes near the Port of Singapore are the most highly trafficked in the world – roughly 20% of the world’s bunkering oil, used by ships, is purchased there.—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But the building’s condition greatly declined and its boarding house layout wasn’t considered conducive for rehabilitation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Giants, the Eagles assisted Barkley greatly with QB Jalen Hurts, NFL-best blocking and a top-five pass-catching group.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Then refresh your living room with this pretty tufted sofa that looks much more expensive than its $500 price tag, and consider adding this comfy sling chair to your space, too.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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When uncertainty runs high, fear can hijack our thinking, making the present feel permanent rather than just one chapter in a much larger story.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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And sure enough, the Mid-Atlantic Brood Map, which tracks cicada populations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, shows Brood 14 utterly bypassing the Free State.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This can significantly reduce production costs and speed up content creation.—
Zehra Soysal,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the Garden State, property taxes are significantly higher than those in the rest of the country.—
Maddie McGay,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Massively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massively. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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